What does the future look like? Bindi and Chandler Q&A Part 1

[@lindastump4788]

Bindi's heartfelt care and compassion is incredible - such a beautiful soul.

[@gulp1853]

I totally agree with your “Time heals the wounds” comment. When you lose someone you love, time doesn’t heals your wounds, you just learn to live with them because you have no choice. It is a tough lesson to learn but there is always light at the end of the tunnel ❤

[@JLA91]

I agree to a certain extent but I see it more like, time does heal the wound but it leaves behind scar tissue. You heal but you're never the same.

[@laurisawhitereyes]

Thank you for addressing loss. Time doesn't heal, it does change. A new "normal." I miss my mom every day. And we all loved your dad so much. It is such a joy watching you and your brother and now your daughter grow up. I cried so hard the dad your dad died. The world cried. But I'm certain he is so proud of all of you. Your family is such an inspiration to us all.

[@HanHanMC]

Your haircut is just the cutest!! Your long hair is so pretty too but this is so flattering with your bone structure 🎀💁🏼‍♀️

[@CeltycSparrow]

I am SO proud of you guys for continuing to build on your Dad's dream and protect the animals of our world...and teaching your littlest Wildlife Warrior to do the same. Papa Steve would be absolutely tickled, but not surprised that her favorite animal is a crocodile. Of course it is, her being the Croc Hunter's granddaughter. I DO hope ya'll will be continuing Crikey Its the Irwin's. I love that show.

[@LaraCox-q7o]

You are the absolute sweetest and wonderful person ever, Bindi!

[@yvonnehart6343]

Oh my goodness!! Chandler now has an Australian accent!! I 😂 wow!! That’s so cute!!! It’s slight but it’s there!! Sweet couple🦎

[@sarahshultz4646]

I couldn't agree more with your statement about time changing wounds, not healing them. I lost my dad 5 years ago, and then my mom passed a year later. (The mere concept of losing my parents was so foreign to me, so far out there, until it happened. It was like, I knew it would happen, but didn't actually expect it to happen, if that makes any sense.) I still tear up talking about them, thinking about them, etc, (and as I type this...). It amazes me that I live in a world they are no longer a part of. In the same way that your body will never be the same after you've had surgery, your heart, (emotionally, I mean), is never the same after you lose someone you truly love. 💕

[@HappyChickadeee]

You have such a beautiful heart Bindi❤ and youre an awesome man Chandler ❤Much love to you both ❤❤

[@jamielynda13]

Your compassion for not only wildlife but also humans, is something so special. ❤ My husband & I plan on visiting your zoo in the next couple years & I'm just PRAYING I get to meet you! Lol. Literally my #1 dream! 🥹🫶🏼

[@rhondaquinn1007]

Oh Bindi, you melt my heart. You are such a beautiful soul. I remember you growing up when I worked at AZWH and you are still the sweetest and most kind person. I love these sessions! Terri was my inspiration when my husband died 2 years ago. I remember her coming over to AZWH when we were trying to catalogue all the sympathy letters when Steve died, and she was so brave, even in the midst of her profound grief. I love your family. You are all such a legacy of Steve’s and he would be so proud. Take care. Rhonda. Xx 🥰🐨🐍

[@anneterry3660]

Steve Irwin was the leader in educating people on creatures (almost any creature) in their natural settings, providing understanding of their characters and nature. Terri Irwin joined Steve as his wife whole heartedly and energetically, now Australia Zoo, with Robert, Bindi, Chandler and the staff at the Zoo provide hope for the future that nature may have protected complex ecological systems as human learn more--a lot more--as we struggle for the earth to be balanced ans survive.

[@Sojourning_]

I'm 75 now, I still miss Steve, he was such huge world wide figure. Many years ago, a lady teacher friend of mine was telling me about one of her sons, about how he just wouldn't sit still. of all things, her son is there, I asked him how is school going for you, he chimes back, I'm doing practice sitting. good

[@AmieMarmer-i9o]

I was so fortunate to see a pangolin in Botswana. We were on a game drive and something ran across the road. Our driver was so excited he practically jumped out of the vehicle with it still moving. He had lived in Botswana all his life and had only seen a pangolin one other time. His excitement was contagious. At that moment I realized how incredibly lucky I was to see one in the wild. It was one of the most amazing moments and a memory I will never forget!

[@dianebenson4635]

Everybody has a legacy. So true!

[@patbroekema6721]

What a beautiful moment Bindi shared with us all about grief. Having a strong support group is also important.

[@MsAarju]

I still get tears while watching Steve..

[@kerrya3111]

You two are absolutely wonderful! My family was lucky to travel to Australia in July! My son is attending University of Sydney for his study abroad. My husband and I went to Australia zoo and then visited the hospital. We also had a fabulous behind-the-scenes tour! And fed a giraffe! It was magical and I think we were the last ones to leave! we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Warrior restaurant and I wish we were staying at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge! We loved looking at all of the wonderful artifacts at the zoo of your dad‘s legacy and the amazing pictures of all of you! You’re one of our favorites and visiting the zoo was definitely a bucketlist item for me! ❤

[@pearlsssssss]

wow! Grace is three already! she’s growing up so fast! very cute! 💗

[@saraanderson6615]

Time doesn’t heal it, but great memories of my mom and dad have helped. My mom since 2011 and my dad just a year on August 14th.

[@dsandford7974]

I got to experience Polar Bears in Churchill Manitoba. It truly was amazing to see these massive bears in the wild, and up close. A must do!!

[@nessa2481]

I appreciate the way you explained time heals wounds but rather changes the way you feel.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We'd love to have you come to Clint's Reptile Room any time you are in America!

[@AmeliaEarhart53756]

What state is it in? It sounds interesting.

[@ClintsReptiles]

​@@AmeliaEarhart53756we're in Utah. Hope to see you soon!

[@erukaseven]

That'd be a heck of a crossover, and I can already see you smiling the WHOLE time.

[@amandaclark1800]

Well hi there!! 😊

[@tango31415]

I was in Churchill, Manitoba 2 years ago to see the polar bears! It was amazing! Go visit! 🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐻‍❄

[@susanspeight148]

The lodge is absolutely MAGNIFICENT!! I will definitely be staying if I am ever able to travel to Australia. I also love the monotremes- they’re such amazing and bizarrely designed mammals.

[@RC-rp3eu]

You are lovely people. Amidst the dreadful economic and political news on social media, it is comforting to watch you 2. Love your faces, attitude, thoughts, the smiles I get watching you.

[@doriselsagama8975]

Time is our best friend for everything! You´re right.

[@pudik2008]

I will never forget the day Steve Erwin died. My husband and I went out for for breakfast on our 24 wedding anniversary,on our way home we heard the devastating news that Steve died. Not only that he was the greatest person on earth but I still grieve for him as our 40 wedding anniversary is coming up next week. So in our house we will NEVER forget him. Bindi he would be so proud of you of carrying on his legacy and still beautiful and humble in spirit. Love to all the Erwin family and thinking of you all as his Angel day approaches next week. Never forgotten Natalie SA ❤❤❤❤

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

Bindi is so lucky to have Chandler and Chandler is so lucky to have Bindi. Stay safe, take care of each other, guys, and let you and your beloved ones never know what war is. Greetings and respect from Ukraine.🇺🇦🇦🇺

[@rwsteiner53]

You can just hear an Australian accent starting to creep into Chandler’s speech.

[@KimmyDaydreaming]

While you’re in Florida to visit Chandler’s family, you should take Grace to Disney World. Showing her what it will be like, everything she’ll get to do, & see all her favorite characters, that might be a big incentive for her, especially being only 3, & may be so exciting that she would tolerate the flight a little better, knowing she’s going somewhere magical. And it’ll be such a great family memory to make. Best wishes to you all ☺️

[@australiazoo]

Crikey! You should check out some of our other videos, Grace and the Irwin's love to visit Disney! Thanks for watching!

[@katherineknapp4370]

I lost my dad to something to do with his heart in 2022 and your advice really helped, thank you Bindi.

[@Dumballa]

You two are amazing! Keep going. 😊

[@deblee275]

Come to Churchill, Manitoba in Canada to see the Polar Bears.❤

[@staceyparkinson5206]

Thank you for making awareness for Tassie ❤️ I live in Tassie and love it so much! X

[@evalynn1863]

I'll be the first to admit I don't know what happens after we pass, but I will never forget watching the episode of Crikey where they threw a baby shower and Robert was talking about how proud Steve would've been and there was that massive crack of thunder. I still get chills thinking about it. That timing was a little too perfect for me to believe it was just a coincidence.

[@PHOENIX93993]

I love y’all, I did the wildlife warrior program in 2021, I hope y’all see this. Y’all are amazing. You do so much work for wildlife and wild places and know I’m a huge supporter. I’m only 13 but I would be no where with out u bindi, ur my world and beautiful. Love you ❤❤❤❤

[@francessmith266]

Hello Bindi and Chandler. Watching DWTS 500th episode celebration this week.. Made me think of you Bindi and what a joy to see your beautiful talented self dancing. You were amazing.. Do you miss dancing?

[@samuraireincarnation3853]

Good advice bindi on what it’s like to loose someone I lost my grandma/best friend two years ago

[@jaredknapp8886]

Here for Bindi!

[@Mimi197-f2z]

Best cutest couple ever!! They were made for each other!

[@Guuzaka]

3:04 Adding snails to the zoo is honestly a unique and interesting choice. 🐌 4:40 Tasmania is really that cool, eh? 🤔 Admittedly, it is not on my high interest list of places I would visit, if I were to visit Australia. I am more keen on Queensland's far north and the desert. 😅 5:00 Just come to Churchill Manitoba, and you can see polar bears to your heart's content. ❄🐻 I love how beautifully you answered the question about the man who lost his father. 💚

[@snwalters97]

We love you guys!!!!!❤

[@sezzysezzy1981]

A virtual tour of the zoo would be amazing for people who cannot visit. I'm in the uk and will never get to come to Australia as my body wouldn't be able to handle the flight. I have 2 damaged vertebrae in my spine, Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

[@summer-c7i]

I agree. They could do a virtual map with 3D views of the exhibits (think like Street View on Google Maps), or something similar. However, in the meantime, for those who don’t know, a person can kinda do a virtual, free tour of AZ on Google Earth. It is a 3D rendering, of course, so it’s not detailed pics/videos of the place, including the animals. But you can get a good idea of what the layout of the park is like, etc.

[@cariengelbrecht8881]

Thank you for sharing that about your dad. On June 29, 2024 my nephew was tragically taken from us as he was murdered by three suspects fleeing a robbery. He was 26 years and would have turn 27 years old on July 9, 2024. I wish i could help my sister through the grieving processes but we all grieve in our own ways. I wish she would talk about him but she won’t. Maybe someday she will be able to. She is expecting her first grandchild next year. I hope that she does what you do with your father and show that grandchild videos and pictures of their uncle because he was so wonderful.

[@FernCurtis]

So correct when it comes to grief and how time simply changes things and the saying about “time healing all wounds”. My Dad has been gone almost 47 years, my Mum has been gone 14 years. I have found that time softens the blow, but the holes left by their passing will never heal 100% because they aren’t here and no matter how long they have been gone, you will find that something will trigger the tears, from time to time. I haven’t gotten teary eyed about Daddy for a while now. The question about how to handle losing a father, didn’t trigger me. Bindi’s quiet, gentle response did though and I felt those tears start forming because I still miss him. When you love someone and that person is no longer with us, it is just normal, to miss them and get teary eyed or even bawl, even years later.

[@Leonebell]

Bindi, if you would love to see wild penguins, visit Phillip Island in Victoria Australia. It's an amazing place to visit. ❤

[@TJRJ158]

Love u both!! I would love to watch another season of crikey it’s the Irwins !! And would u ever consider doing virtual tours ? I would love to see the zoo from the uk!!

[@moni_monaka]

My dad entered a sweepstakes to win a trip to Australia Zoo when Steve was still there and he won! Second place 😅 so we didn’t get to go and I have always wanted to! And now I have kids and we live in Asia so I am DEFINITELY going to go in a few years or so!! ❤

[@dinahumphreys6455]

I love the utube clips that you guys do .Keep it up- please!

[@lynnenicholson6968]

Sending love and hugs to you and your family Bindi, and to the person who asked the question, and to all of us who mourn after the death of our father, mother, or any other loved ones. Time doesn’t heal. I lost my dad out of the blue a little over a month before my 21st birthday. As luck, fate, or karma would have it the Saturday we’d gone to a jeweller and I’d chosen a ring as was our family tradition (established with my older sister). Dad died on the Monday. In between he’d returned to get the ring and I was given it on my birthday (unfortunately I married a wrong ‘un who destroyed it out of jealousy and became an ex). I have what I call Hell Month because after losing dad a whole load of other rubbish anniversaries happened in September. It’s 42 years later this year and I still feel raw around the anniversary. My way to remember him is to continue to be stubbornly independent as he taught me the skills I needed for DIY. It’s only been becoming blind (8 years ago) that has made me limit my DIY to smaller scale projects. Every one finds their own ways of mourning, commemorating, and honouring their loved ones memories. I hope you all find your way… but remember it’s okay to allow yourself the emotions. I can attest they are never far away and if you stay open you’ll see/ feel the signs.

[@womanwithaname]

The platypus is my favourite animal! So I can totally understand

[@Auntie431]

I bet she gives the best hug..she soul ❤❤

[@Lou1971Lou]

We love that you come to Tassie!

[@LinzYoutube]

We have polar bears in Manitoba! Come to Churchill Bindi and Chandler, would be amazing to have you!

[@tracylee4442]

❤️ love your hearts. Love from pittsburgh!

[@dinahumphreys6455]

Happy night! Love your clip

[@thomasheap1575]

you guys should visit chandler's wildlife in florida. im sure he would love to have you!

[@laurisawhitereyes]

My bucket list is to take my family to Australia Zoo & stay in the lodge. My mom wanted to go to Australia but never made it. So I want to go in her honor.

[@jamielynda13]

Yes!! It's on my bucket list too! ❤️ Hoping to go in a few years after saving up plenty of money! 😊

[@jennyc5100]

Wonderful video! ❤

[@NoOneCaresJSYK]

Florida man in Australia… makes sense hahaha💞. I lost the love of my life 6 years ago. I lost my heart when he went. He was 24. I’m almost 30 now. I agree with everything you said. Time doesn’t heal all wounds. In my opinion and experience it’s gotten more difficult with time because it feels like I’m slowly losing my memory of him. So keeping those memories alive is so important. Write them down. Talk about them. There’s been times where I felt hopeless and so lost. I was hospitalized recently because the emotional pain felt too much in that moment. People say “they would want you to be happy and live your life”. No kidding! It’s not helpful at all. The cliche comfort phrases don’t change anything. At the end of the day they’re still gone. However, it’s out of love when people say those things so I don’t hold it against anyone. Everyone grieves differently because every relationship is unique. I also feel him with me, too. I find comfort in talking to him like he is here. Our time here isn’t promised, but I believe I’ll see him again when it’s my time. Anyway. If anyone is reading this and is living with grief I’m sending you a big hug and a some love. Remember this: it only hurts like it does because you loved so big. If I could relive my life and couldn’t change anything or even know I would lose him, I’d do it over and over. The pain is as deep as the love was and is worth every sad moment I’ve experienced. Rest in peace to my Nick. To Steve. And to anyone’s loved ones who have passed away. Much, much love and big, big hugs from Alabama💞

[@GodlyCarnage]

Thanks guys, I just really hope all this commercialisation of the zoo and the Irwins goes straight into projects Steve and his og team and mates were all about and of cause Robert Snr. I never talk like this or like to think like this because of the respect I have for Steve. But over the years it’s been hard to watch you guys endorse all these weird brands and different things without displaying a real plan of action. It feels like you guys are just reaping the benefits and not putting it all into conservation like Steve Did. What goods a gold plated Dunny ? So sorry if I’m wrong guys. Miss you Steve.

[@nikkisaracini1948]

Adorable

[@Jasmine199018]

My cousin works with wild pangolins in Malawi at Lilongwe animal sanctuary In Malawi. She has contributed to a research paper on Pangolins

[@brandogrl]

I'm from the New England area outside of Boston and I have to say I always called my mom mum! Don't know we're it came from as I never ever lived anywhere else! Lol

[@anamaria94088]

❤❤❤

[@theacaban]

Bindi, your advice on grief touched me deeply. I lost my Brother a year and a half ago and it doesn’t feel easier when people keep saying “time heals all.” Thank you for your kind words. 🥹✨

[@CeceliaSkiver-yy3gx]

Merry Christmas to your family

[@blancayandrade5310]

🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@RealMerryMary]

Thx for sharing how you turn something negative into something positive as a coping strategy, because I definitely agree with the fact that time doesn’t heal, but rather changes how we feel 💙💯📠

[@shyangel5384]

I found out my dad had cancer a few days before Steve Irwin died . I lost him the February after Steve Irwin died. I was around 30s but even after all this time it hurts you just learn to keep going. I will see something like the other day I was using a old stainless steel mixing bowl. I remember it from when I was very little girl my dad using it when he would feel like cooking a big meal. He used it alot. I wanted to break down and cry.

[@informationgathererM]

Well spoken on all videos. Other people dont have emotional intelligence to get it .

[@Favouriteaunty]

The zoo used to have platypus I grew up going there nearly every school holidays when I was a kid also had foxes and many other animals it no longer has

[@jaydenssonicchannel8763]

I would like to ask bindi how does it feel to have the same meet story as her mum when it come to the significant others when Terri meet Steve and how bindi and chandler meet

[@lesliechu8879]

Try visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom soon? And my question is... 1) What's it like to handle a Komodo Dragon at the zoo?

[@annmariemcleod6670]

As a Canadian I am terrified of snakes and spiders I'd be afraid to run into any. And also polar bears are way way up north where not to many see them in the wild

[@dinahumphreys6455]

Polar bear. Easy flight from Alaska that is also nice. Family friends have done thus trip. Now Bindi I saw penguins at the faulklands Agree my Mom passes two years ago and I feel her presence but I miss her every day. She was my Mom and best friend. Need to think of a happy memories or I will get sad.

[@bethhardy-nf6mk]

We have some polar bears in the uk at I think 2 zoos for definite but could be more The biggest number of polar bears in the uk at one zoo is 6 at Yorkshire Wildlife park in Doncaster I really recommend it if chandler wants to see polar bears that’s the best place to go

[@MichelleGalton]

Missing the Tv show. Crikey It’s The Irwins.

[@JuliaHetrick]

I lost my dad 20 years ago in July n my 23 year old niece a month later n it still feels like yesterday😢

[@leannnethers5518]

Columbus Zoo in Columbus , Ohio has Polar bears. !!!!!!!!!

[@lisawithdance]

Perth/ellenbrook would love to have you see your community our school in ellenbrook is thriving. If you do decide to visit perth/ellenbrook consider visiting the school! (Pst if u can could u make it this year since im graduating soon😅😅😅)

[@elisemiller13]

Tazsmania as an American...hahah! the only way I learned about as a child was the Looney Tunes cartoon character of" The Tasmanian Devil" hahahah! & myy only other reference is a woman online that was in same program as me. Meanwhie I have hopes to visit Australia, Tasmania & New Zealand (for the ancient forest. mountain girl here & love places such as the Giant Redwoods and mountains my attraction all my (by now!) long life Well being All you wildlife exemplars, all the Irwins , wondrous vreatures (& staff at Aussie Zoo)

[@eblake3617]

Anyone who has ever seen a wild polar bear, it was the last thing they've ever seen. They are VERY dangerous.

[@sonicenamdtwice8584]

Who else is confused I thought Terry was bindy's mother? She lives in Australia not Oregon what is Chandler talking about? I'm so confused I'm assuming it was just a mistake

[@sandyrenewannewithane]

Oh Terri is American and her family is from there.

[@sonicenamdtwice8584]

@@sandyrenewannewithane ohhhh

[@Sabouma28]

Yes, Terri is Bindi’s mom

[@amaliemadeleine8296]

Did you know that the Queen of Denmark, Mary is actually from Tasmania?

[@dinahumphreys6455]

Thoughts are with yout Florida family during this huge hurrican. Oct 10 your calendar. Plan board games for travel smaĺl game board made for travel.good for airplane & movies

[@GypsyRoseJones]

will you welcome a Giant Panda in the Zoo

[@GypsyRoseJones]

I'm Alexandra jones

[@TJRJ158]

Love u both!! I would love to watch another season of crikey it’s the Irwins !! And would u ever consider doing virtual tours ? I would love to see the zoo from the uk!!

[@TJRJ158]

Love u both!! I would love to watch another season of crikey it’s the Irwins !! And would u ever consider doing virtual tours ? I would love to see the zoo from the uk!!

[@TJRJ158]

Love u both!! I would love to watch another season of crikey it’s the Irwins !! And would u ever consider doing virtual tours ? I would love to see the zoo from the uk!!

[@sezzysezzy1981]

A virtual tour would be amazing. I'm in the uk and will never get to go to Australia as my body wouldn't be able to handle the flight. I have 2 damaged vertebrae in my spine, Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

[@TJRJ158]

Love u both!! I would love to watch another season of crikey it’s the Irwins !! And would u ever consider doing virtual tours ? I would love to see the zoo from the uk!!