You know what they say: you can take the girl outta khaki, but you can’t take khaki outta the girl.
From helping her dad, Steve Irwin, wrangle animals to taking the stage in Dancing with the Stars, Bindi Irwin has come a long way.
As she celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look back at her evolution, from khaki to sequins, from snakes to salsa and from jungle girl to dancing queen.
Posting this lovely snap to her Instagram last month, Bindi titled it, “I love you so much. And miss you every day.”
Bindi, born ‘Bindi Sue’, is Steve and Terri’s first child.
It became clear early that she had picked up her dad’s knack for handling animals!
After her father passed away, Bindi continued to help and promote Zoos and wildlife conservatories across Australia.
With mum, Terri, and brother, Bob.
Bindi and Bob at the Kids’ Choice Awards in 2011.
Looking very ladylike and grown up last year.
With a tiger cub, via her Instagram.
Since swapping out her khakis for dance gear during Dancing with the Stars, Bindi has become very comfortable in sequins and feathers.
Dancing up a storm with her partner, Derek Hough.
But she’s still her father’s daughter! Bindi regularly brought her creepy crawlies to the studio with her.
With boyfriend, Chandler Powell, as the family celebrated Bindi’s 18th birthday.
