(1998-)

Who Is Bindi Irwin?

A devoted wildlife supporter, Bindi Irwin grew up at the Australia Zoo, which her parents ran. Irwin also appeared on her father's wildlife program, The Crocodile Hunter, during her early years. After her father's death in 2006, Irwin launched her own show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl. She also debuted a fictional book series for young readers in 2011, and went on to claim first place in season 21 of the competition series Dancing With The Stars in 2015. In 2018 she joined her family for a new reality show, Crikey! It's the Irwins.

Early Years

Bindi Sue Irwin first appeared in front of the cameras when she was only a few weeks old. Her father, Steve Irwin, was the star of the popular nature program The Crocodile Hunter. Both he and his wife, Terri, worked on the show. Her name was even inspired by her family's animals. Her first name comes from one of her dad's favorite crocodiles and her middle name is drawn from a family dog.

Irwin shared her parents' passion for wildlife. Home-schooled, she grew up surrounded by the animals at the Australia Zoo, which is owned and operated by her family. Irwin became a big sister in 2003, with the arrival of her brother, Robert.

Just as Irwin was set to branch out on her own, she experienced a terrible loss, in 2006. Her father died after being stung by a stingray while snorkeling at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. He had been filming for Bindi Irwin's new television series. At Steve Irwin's memorial service, held at the Australia Zoo, his then-8-year-old daughter spoke warmly of her father, calling him "her hero."

Television Work

'Bindi: The Jungle Girl'

In memory of her father, Irwin starred in the 2007 television documentary My Daddy the Crocodile Hunter. She also continued to work on her new wildlife series for American television, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, which debuted that same year. Aiming to educate and entertain viewers with stories about animals, she rode an elephant, played with a python and introduced her audience to her pet rat, Candy. Irwin even sang and danced on the show with her backup group, known as the Crocmen. Along with her mother, Irwin also appeared in the documentary series, Planet's Best with Terri and Bindi, around this time.

Although the show only lasted for 26 episodes, Bindi: The Jungle Girl found a second life on Australian television in 2009. Back in the States, Irwin made appearances on such talk shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show.

'Dancing With the Stars'

In 2015 Irwin decided to take on a new physical challenge by joining the season 21 cast of Dancing With the Stars. Describing the experience on Good Morning America, she exclaimed, "This is completely different to anything I've ever done in my life, I'm used to wrangling crocodiles!" Partnering with Derek Hough, she took home first place that season.

'Crikey! It's the Irwins'

In 2018 Irwin teamed up with brother Robert and mom Terri for the new Animal Planet series Crikey! It's the Irwins. The reality show centers around the family's life at the zoo, while also following them on trips to locales like the Balule and Entabeni game reserves in South Africa. Season 2 of Crikey! It's the Irwins was given the green light to debut in October 2019.

Other Projects

The multitalented Irwin released an exercise video, Bindi Kidfitness, and even launched her own clothing line, "Bindi Wear." Capitalizing on her musical talents, she released several songs and toured with the Wiggles, a popular children's band.

Irwin also tried her hand at acting, appearing the 2010 straight-to-DVD release, Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove. This latest installment in the Free Willy franchise featured Irwin as a young Australian girl who tries to help a stranded baby orca. Irwin also became an author in 2011 with the debut of a fictional book series for young readers, Bindi Wildlife Adventures.

Personal Life

Irwin grew up at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, Australia, with her family, and where they celebrate the memory of the family patriarch with an annual "Steve Irwin Day" each November 15. She still helps care for many of the zoo's animals, with the native shingleback skinks among her favorites.

Carrying on her father's legacy, Irwin supports the Wildlife Warriors Worldwide charity, an organization that her parents founded in 2002.

On July 24, 2019, her 21st birthday, Irwin got engaged to longtime boyfriend Chandler Powell. They married on March 25, 2020, in a small ceremony held without guests due to the coronavirus outbreak. In August 2020, the pair announced they're expecting their first child in 2021 and Irwin gave birth to daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell on March 25, 2021.

QUICK FACTS

  • Birth Year: 1998
  • Birth date: July 24, 1998
  • Birth City: Queensland
  • Birth Country: Australia
  • Gender: Female
  • Best Known For: The daughter of wildlife expert Steve Irwin, Bindi Irwin continues to foster her father’s legacy and has become a television personality in her own right.
  • Industries
    • Television
  • Astrological Sign: Leo
  • Nacionalities
    • Australian

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CITATION INFORMATION

  • Article Title: Bindi Irwin Biography
  • Author: Biography.com Editors
  • Website Name: The Biography.com website
  • Url: https://www.biography.com/celebrities/bindi-irwin
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  • Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
  • Last Updated: March 26, 2021
  • Original Published Date: April 2, 2014

QUOTES

  • I learned so much from my dad; he taught me new things every day. I think the biggest message I learned from him, though, was to treat wildlife how you would like to be treated.