Robert Irwin has posted a heartwarming tribute to his parents Steve and Terri on the 31st anniversary of their engagement.
The 19-year-old has joined his sister Bindi and mum Terri in continuing on the legacy of his father through their work at Australia Zoo.
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Irwin shared a throwback photograph of Steve standing next to Terri, who holds a lizard in the palm of her hand.
“It was on this day 31 years ago that my parents got engaged and set in motion what would become a legacy larger than life,” he wrote.
“I love my mum and dad so much.
“I’m proud to be their son.”
That simple but heartfelt post drew more than 900 comments from followers and fans.
“Your father was a nature hero for all of us and your family is loved around the world,” one fan wrote.
“Your dad was the reason I love animals and have adopted them throughout my life and the respect I have for nature,” another said.
“Truly a one-of-a-kind human.”
“This family is a worldwide treasure,” another follower wrote.
“Your parents talking about how they met and their love at first sight is truly the most romantic thing I’ve ever seen,” one fan said.
“The world is a better place because of their love and legacy.”
Numerous fans wrote that they felt Steve Irwin would have been immensely proud of his son for carrying on the legacy.
“I’m sure you make them both so, so proud! You are them and they are you. You have honoured your father’s legacy, Robert,” one person said.
“Your dad would be beyond proud of the hard work you do to keep his legacy alive,” added another.
“We are so lucky to share a planet with your family.”
Earlier this week, the Irwins were mourning the loss of a beloved member of Australia Zoo – Rhino the rhinocerous iguana.
One of the first animals visitors to Australia Zoo saw when they walked in, Rhino had been part of the family since 1993, a year after Steve and Terri Irwin got married.
Robert joined Terri, his sister Bindi, and her husband Chandler to announce Rhino’s death in an emotional video posted to Instagram.
Bindi struggled with tears as she spoke about Rhino, while Robert described the 42-year-old iguana as being full of “sass” and “attitude.”
“He lived a brilliant life every single day and that’s what you hold onto,” Robert said.
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