Steve Irwin's Kids Bindi and Robert: Meet Children With Terri

It’s been more than 15 years since Steve Irwin tragically died at age 44 in September 2006, but his kids, Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin, are going above and beyond to ensure the Crocodile Hunter star’s legacy lives on forever. The late wildlife expert’s children have followed in their dad’s footsteps and have become dedicated conservationists and zookeepers.

“I sure hope dad would be proud,” Bindi told People in December 2018. “We really do try every day to make him proud. I hope that somewhere he’s out there going, ‘Yes! You did good!'” Even Bindi’s younger brother couldn’t agree more. “No matter where we go, or what we do, we’ll always come back here,” Robert gushed. “This is our passion. It’s a part of us and Australia Zoo will always be home.”

Despite being more than a decade since they last saw their dad, the brother-sister duo continue to spread his message — along with their mom and Steve’s wife, Terri Irwin — through their conservation nonprofit Wildlife Warriors. Terri has also expanded the Australia Zoo, which has been owned by the Irwins ever since Steve’s parents opened the place in 1970.

In November 2018, Terri opened up about missing her late husband — to whom she was married for 14 years. “I always wish Steve was here, but I do feel he’s watching over us,” she shared with Closer. “I have two awesome kids. They’re so passionate about carrying on Steve’s conservation work, I can’t imagine them doing anything else.”

And now, Steve’s legacy will continue as his family expands. Not only has Bindi’s husband, Chandler Powell, been working at the Australia Zoo long before they wed in March 2020, but the couple welcomed their first child, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. The Bindi the Jungle Girl alum announced her pregnancy via Instagram in August 2020.

“Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021,” she wrote alongside a pic of the pair holding up a baby-sized khaki uniform. “Chandler and I are proud to announce that we’re expecting! It’s an honor to share this special moment in our lives with you.”

When Bindi and Chandler — who started dating in 2015 — welcomed their baby girl seven months later in March 2021, the former Bindi’s Bootcamp host revealed her late father inspired her daughter’s middle monikers.

“Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s. Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior,” Bindi penned on social media. “Her last name is Powell and she already has such a kind soul just like her dad. There are no words to describe the infinite amount of love in our hearts for our sweet baby girl.”

To learn more about Bindi and Robert, keep scrolling.

Bindi Irwin

Like her dad, Bindi — who was born on July 24, 1998 — is an Australian conservationist, having “inherited her parents’ love for wildlife and wild places,” according to her Australia Zoo biography. Since her father’s death, the young adult has remained committed to protecting all animals and wildlife.

The brunette beauty first made her television debut on her father’s former show, The Crocodile Hunter, which ran from 1996 to 2004. Bindi was then offered her own show in 2007, titled Bindi the Jungle Girl, where she used her enthusiasm “to help educate others, both young and old, about the importance of caring for wildlife.”

By becoming an international celebrity and spokeswoman for wildlife conversation, Bindi has been awarded many outstanding achievements over the years, including a Daytime Emmy Award. She even competed on — and won — season 21 of Dancing With the Stars.

Nowadays, Bindi is starring alongside her brother and her mom in their hit TV series, Crikey! It’s the Irwins. “Dad always encouraged us to do what we love,” Bindi exclusively told Closer Weekly in November 2018.

In addition to her professional work, Bindi is a loving wife to Chandler and the best mom to their baby girl. In April 2021, Bindi uploaded the sweetest snap of her beau cradling their tot in his arms, writing, “A note of gratitude for this incredible man that I get to call my husband. Grace and I are beyond blessed to have him in our lives. His strength, love and kindness are the greatest gifts in the world.”

Robert Irwin

He may be young, but Robert embodies the love and passion for wildlife conservation his father did. The photographer — who was born on December 1, 2003 — has a very important role at the Australia Zoo, where he “enjoys wildlife photography, feeding crocodiles and learning about the world around him,” according to his biography.

Besides being a crucial part of daily activities at the famous zoo, Robert also takes part in the annual Australia Zoo crocodile research trip on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Far North Queensland, Australia. There, researchers help experienced crocodile teams catch and tag the large reptiles with tracking devices before releasing them back into the wild.

Like his older sister, Robert has been quite successful on the TV screen. In 2014, he began cohosting Wild But True, and he later started making regular guest appearances with different animals on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Robert is also starring alongside his mom and sister in their new TV series — which centers around the lessons Steve taught his kids.

“He always said to treat animals the way you’d want to be treated,” Robert recalled to Closer. “That’s always stayed with us. Of course, that’s applicable to people as well. If you treat every living thing around you with love and respect, then that will always be reciprocated. I think that’s a really important message, especially in this day and age.”

Steve would be so proud!