Bindi Irwin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bindi Irwin
Irwin in 2013
Born	Bindi Sue Irwin (1998-07-24) 24 July 1998 (age 27) Buderim, Queensland, Australia
Citizenship	Australia United States
Occupation	Television personality conservationist activist actress
Years active	2000–present
Spouse(s)	Chandler Powell ​ (m. 2020)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Steve Irwin Terri Irwin
Relatives	Robert Irwin (brother) Bob Irwin (grandfather)
Awards	Silver Logie Daytime Emmy

Bindi Sue Irwin (born 24 July 1998) is an Australian television star, conservationist, zookeeper, and actress. She is well-known for her work with animals and her family's efforts to protect wildlife. Bindi is the older child of famous conservationist Steve Irwin and his wife, Terri Irwin, who owns the Australia Zoo.

Bindi's younger brother is Robert, who is also a television personality and photographer. Their grandfather is the naturalist and herpetologist Bob Irwin. When Bindi was nine, she hosted Bindi the Jungle Girl, a TV show about wildlife for kids. She has also acted, sung, danced, and hosted game shows. She won season 21 of Dancing with the Stars (US) and stars with her family in Crikey! It's the Irwins.

Early Life and Family

Bindi Sue Irwin was born in Buderim, Queensland, Australia. Her first name, Bindi, comes from her father's favorite crocodile at Australia Zoo. Her middle name, Sue, was given after the family's dog, Sui. According to her father, "Bindi" means "young girl" in the Nyungar language.

Bindi started appearing on TV shows when she was just two years old. She was often seen on her father's shows, like The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. She also appeared in the 2002 movie The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari. Bindi has both Australian and American citizenship. She once said it was "really nice" to be a dual citizen.

When Bindi was eight years old, her father, Steve Irwin, sadly passed away. He was killed by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary. On 20 September 2006, Bindi gave a powerful speech at her father's memorial. She received a standing ovation from 5,000 people and was watched by over 300 million viewers worldwide. Her speech was voted the television moment of the year in a 2006 poll. Her mother said Bindi wrote the speech herself.

Bindi was homeschooled until 2014. She then studied business and tourism at TAFE Queensland East Coast.

Career and Conservation Work

Bindi and her mother Terri at Edwards AFB in 2007, filming for Bindi the Jungle Girl

Bindi has been a busy television personality and conservationist since she was very young. She hosted a 26-part wildlife show for kids called Bindi the Jungle Girl. This show was made by the Discovery Kids television network. Her father filmed many early episodes before his death. Bindi and her mother decided to continue his important work in conservation and television.

The show first aired in June 2007. Steve Irwin had always supported Bindi's career. Bindi gives 10% of her earnings to Wildlife Warriors. This charity was started by her family in 2002 to protect wildlife.

Music and Other Appearances

Bindi also has a music career. In November 2006, she released her first album, Bindi Kid Fitness with Steve Irwin and The Crocmen. A year later, she released her first song, "Trouble in the Jungle." This song included a tribute to her father called "My Daddy The Crocodile Hunter." She also released fitness DVDs for children. Bindi learned to play the piano and released more albums, including Bindi Kid Fitness 2 Jungle Dance Party and Bindi and The Jungle Girls African Dance Party.

Irwin at the Logie Awards of 2011

Bindi has appeared on many popular TV shows. In 2007, she was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Larry King Live. She promoted her fitness video and became a "tourism ambassador" for Australia. She also presented awards at the 2007 Kids' Choice Awards and the Logie Awards of 2007. In November 2007, Bindi and her mother performed in the 81st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

She starred as Kirra in the movie Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, released in 2010. In 2012, Bindi hosted Bindi's Bootcamp, a game show filmed at Australia Zoo. Contestants faced challenges to test their wildlife knowledge. She also played the main character, Nim, in Return to Nim's Island, a sequel to the movie Nim's Island.

In August 2015, Bindi joined season 21 of the American TV show Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with five-time champion Derek Hough. Because Bindi was under 18, she needed special permission to perform. Bindi and Derek won the season on 24 November 2015. They held the record for the most perfect scores on the show for a while.

Awards and Recognition

Bindi has received several important awards for her work. In May 2008, she won the Most Popular New Female Talent Logie Award. In June 2008, at just nine years old, she became the youngest person to win a Daytime Emmy Award. She won for "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series." In October 2014, the Australian Geographic Society named her Young Conservationist of the Year.

Personal Life

In July 2019, Bindi got engaged to Chandler Powell. He is an American professional wakeboarder. They first met at Australia Zoo in November 2013. On 25 March 2020, they got married in a private ceremony at Australia Zoo. Exactly one year later, on 25 March 2021, Bindi gave birth to their daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell.

Bindi has openly shared about her health journey. In March 2023, she had surgery for endometriosis, a condition that had caused her pain for many years. Doctors removed 37 lesions and a cyst. In May 2025, she had another surgery to remove her appendix. During this operation, a hernia was also fixed, and 14 more endometriosis lesions were removed.

Filmography

Television

Film

Internet

See also

In Spanish: Bindi Irwin para niños