Bindi and Robert Irwin share rare family photos and emotional tributes to dad Steve on what would have been his 63rd birthday: ‘Always my greatest inspiration’

Bindi and Robert Irwin have paid sweet tributes to their late father Steve on what would have been the Wildlife Warrior’s 63rd birthday.

The Crocodile Hunter tragically died in 2006 at the age of 44 after being struck by a stingray.

On Saturday, Bindi, 26, took to Facebook to share a sweet throwback photo of dad and daughter.

The pic showed Bindi as a toddler giving her dad a peck on the cheek. Steve, meanwhile was sporting an expression that screamed parental bliss.

Captioning the adorable photo, Bindi remembered Steve as an ‘incredible dad.’

‘Happy Birthday, Dad,’ Bindi wrote.

Bindi and Robert Irwin have paid sweet tributes to their late father Steve on what would have been the ‘wildlife warrior’s 63rd birthday. Both pictured 

‘To the world, you will forever be remembered as the greatest Wildlife Warrior. To me, you’ll always be the most incredible dad and now our family’s guiding light. 

‘I love you and I miss you every day.’

The post was met with a flurry of well wishes and tributes from fans.

‘Your dad is taking care of all animals that have crossed the rainbow bridge, complimenting them as beauties, and giving them much needed affection, giving them a safe place to thrive once again,’ one fan offered.

Another chimed in with: ‘Such a beautiful moment to share with everyone. Thank you, Bindi. Heavenly birthday wishes to your dear father.’

Summing up the sentiment of many, another praised Bindi and Robert for continuing their father’s strident conservation efforts.

‘He would be so proud of you and Robert! His legacy will forever live,’ they wrote.

Bindi also shared a tribute to Steve on Instagram, posting another sweet throwback to her Story.

On Saturday, Bindi took to Facebook to share a sweet throwback photo of dad and daughter

The pic showed Bindi as a toddler giving her dad a peck on the cheek. Steve, meanwhile was sporting an expression that screamed parental bliss. Bindi is pictured with Steve and mum Terri

Bindi also shared a tribute to Steve on Instagram, posting another sweet throwback

The photo showed Bindi, clad in floaties, happily sitting in Steve’s lap as they cuddled close next to a body of water at sunset.

Both dad and daughter were beaming in the photo, clearly cherishing the time spent together.

‘Happy birthday, dad,’ she simply captioned the heartwarming photo.

Robert, who was just two at the time of Steve’s shock passing also paid tribute to his late father.

Taking to Instagram, the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! host, 21, shared a thowback image that showed Steve well and truly in his element.

The photo showed a barefoot Steve, standing on a sandy bank, offering a stoic expression as he casually held a small crocodile in his hands. 

Robert captioned the image simply: ‘Always my greatest inspiration.’

Robert’s post was also met with a flurry of comments from friends and followers.

Robert, who was just two at the time of Steve’s shock passing also paid tribute to his late father

A photo showed a barefoot Steve, standing on a sandy bank, offering a stoic expression as he casually held a small crocodile in his hands. Robert captioned the image simply: ‘Always my greatest inspiration’

‘RIP to the man who inspired my love of nature,’ one offered while another jumped in with a similarly sweet: ‘He has inspired so many and continues to, what a blessing he is to this world!’

A third summed up the sentiment of many with: ‘A legend, and so are you. You carry his light on your journey.’

Steve ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ Irwin died age 44 off the coast of Queensland on 4 September 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming a nature documentary.

Bindi was eight years old when he tragically passed, while Robert was three months shy of his third birthday.

His legacy, however, lives on through his family, who have continued his mission of wildlife conservation and advocacy at Australia Zoo and elsewhere.

Bindi recently published her first book titled ‘You Are a Wildlife Warrior!’

Posting to her Instagram in January, Bindi shared highlights from a Q&A and to give followers a preview of the new book. 

Including a gallery of photos in the share, Bindi began by telling her fans what to expect from her first published outing.

RIP to the man who inspired my love of nature,’ one fan commented while another jumped in with a similarly sweet: ‘He has inspired so many and continues to, what a blessing he is to this world!’

A third summed up the sentiment of many with: ‘A legend, and so are you. You carry his light on your journey’

‘This book takes you on a remarkable journey with me and my daughter Grace to experience our conservation work at Australia Zoo and worldwide!’ she said.

Bindi also included a cute picture of herself and her three-year-old daughter on her knee reading the new book.

Elsewhere in the online chat with fans, Bindi revealed she had been ‘working on the book’ since Grace Warrior was born in March 2021.

She also told readers that her late father Steve Irwin, co-founder of Australia Zoo, makes an appearance in the publication.

‘I do include my dad and our family,’ she revealed. ‘It is an honour to carry on his legacy together.’