It’s tough to imagine a more powerful force for good than Steve Irwin. While Irwin’s outsized personality and friendly nature helped him make friends wherever he went, he was mostly known for forging powerful bonds with animals in the natural world.
When Irwin died almost 17 years ago, many worried whether anyone else could ever carry on his powerful legacy of caring for animals all around the world. Fortunately, his two amazing children have picked up his torch and continued to carry it. And thanks to his daughter Bindi Irwin, its light is burning brighter than ever before.
Just who is Bindi Irwin, and how is she keeping Steve Irwin’s legacy alive? Keep reading to discover the answers!
Living in the shadow of her father’s death
Nobody understands what it’s like to grow up in the shadow of someone famous better than Bindi Irwin. When he died 16 years ago, she felt terrible because she was out with Steve on their final crocodile research trip. It was meant to be a fun family outing, but now the survivors remember it as the trip their father never returned from.
However, even as a child, Bindi understood that it was now her mission to continue what her father started. Animal conservation was a family business, and she decided to devote her life to making sure the business thrived.