Bindi Irwin Remembers Dad Steve Irwin as She Celebrates 18th Birthday: “I am Endlessly Grateful”
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Australia’s wildlife sweetheart is officially all grown up.
Bindi Irwin turns 18 today, and in a recent Instagram post paying tribute to her family and late father Steve Irwin, she definitely proved she’s wise beyond her years. Sharing a childhood photo of The Crocodile Hunter and her mother, Bindi took a moment to acknowledge how far she’s come over the years.
“Well today marks 18 years of life for me, here in Australia and I really don’t know where to begin in thanking so many people for an unforgettable journey so far. So I think that I’ll start here, with this photograph,” the birthday girl wrote. “This photo was taken within the first year of my life. To be perfectly honest life has changed in a million ways since this photograph was taken. Along the way we gained another incredible part of our family, my brother Robert.”
“Our conservation work with Wildlife Warriors took off around the world. Our home, Australia Zoo continued to expand and has become the greatest zoological facility on planet earth. Our Dad, Mum’s soulmate and a superhero for us all, passed away. However, since this photo was taken, 18 years ago, one life ingredient has remained, unchanged, unbreakable,” Irwin continued.
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“That is the unconditional love that is shared between my beautiful little family and the loyalty we have to each other and everyone else who has taken this journey with us. I don’t think that when this photo was taken even my beautiful parents could have known what life would evolve. I know that I am endlessly grateful for the love and light I have been given since Day 1 of my life.”
Her heartfelt statement continued into a second Instagram post, where she added, “I have so much happiness in my heart for the journey to come. Being 18 and embarking upon my adult years, I can’t predict what life will have in store for me. All I know is that I will try my very best to make a difference in this world with each moment that I’m given. Life is constantly evolving and I’m determined to find the light and love around every corner and share this with everyone who is a part of my story.”
The Dancing With the Stars champ rang in her milestone birthday as any animal rights activist would—at the zoo, of course!
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Australian news outlets reported Bindi was joined by her fam and boyfriend Chandler Powell for the “Camping With the Stars” themed celebration held at the Australian Zoo. Irwin snapped photos with fans and took time to feed the conservation center’s many animals.
Her longtime beau also honored Bindi on her special day, calling her “the most amazing person” he knows in a sweet Instagram post.
“I’m amazed by everything you have already achieved and I can’t even begin to imagine everything you’ll accomplish from this point on. I’m very blessed to have you as such a huge part of my life and I’m beyond thankful you’ve let me be a part of yours. I hope today is as amazing as you are,” the 19-year-old wrote.
Here’s hoping Bindi has the best year ever!
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