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Bindi Irwin Sings Mom Terri's Endless Qualities In Emotional Birthday Tribute

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By Afouda Bamidele on July 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin turned to social media to pen a loving note to her mother, Terri Raines Irwin in honor of her 59th birthday.

The loving daughter used the unique moment to reflect on her relationship with her mum and showered her with ample love. Bindi shared a picture of the two and called Terri "the most extraordinary mama."

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Bindi Irwin Gushes About Her Mum In Sweet Birthday Post

The "Crikey! It's the Irwins" star posted a birthday tribute to the Irwin matriarch on July 20, sharing a mother-daughter photo. In the photo, the 24-year-old and her mother are dressed in work clothing while holding a reptile.

Irwin styled her medium-length brunette hair into a side part and tucked some strands behind her right ear while the 59-year-old Australia Zoo owner rocked a fringe hairstyle. They both smiled sweetly at the camera. 

Attaching a lengthy note to the photo, the reality wrote, "Mum, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are the most extraordinary mama, and now watching you become the very best grandmother, my heart is overflowing." Subsequently, she touched on many of her mom's amazing qualities, writing:

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"With each new year, I love, admire, and appreciate more and more the remarkable woman you are. Thank you for your incredible strength and guidance, thoughtful patience and encouragement, and above all - your unconditional love."

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Bindi Irwin Sings Mom Terri's Endless Qualities In Emotional Birthday Tribute
Instagram | Bindi Irwin
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The proud daughter then praises the celebrant for "effortlessly and selflessly" caring for "wildlife, humans, and our planet alike." The proud daughter then concluded with a short note of gratitude that read:

"I love celebrating YOU today and every day. Can't wait to make this next year truly unforgettable, filled with family and revelling in every joyful moment we share. I love you every minute, for all of my days. ❤️.” 

The comments immediately came alive with remarks from hundreds of fans, including this one that wrote, "Happy Birthday to your mama. Her strength and passion for animals is absolutely inspiring!"

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"She is one of the best ?," a second person penned, as a third typed, "Happy birthday Terri. Thank you for being your truest self and being an amazing person!" A fourth person commented, "Your mom is a timeless example of being a loving, compassionate and overall incredible woman[.] happy birthday to her, and here's to many more ❤."

Before this Birthday love note, the conservationist commemorated her mom and daughter Grace Warrior Irwin with a heartwarming Mother's Day tribute. The TV personality uploaded a throwback photo of her and her parents on Instagram.

The image depicts Terri holding her steady over the window of a vehicle. Her father, Steve Irwin, played with a bird to her face outside the car door. "Happy Mother's Day to my gorgeous, strong, kind, loving, thoughtful mama. I'm grateful every day to be on this adventure of life with you. ❤️," the mom of one captioned the post.

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Bindi Irwin Sweetly Celebrates Her 'Extraordinary Parents' Anniversary
Instagram | Bindi Irwin

Likewise, the conservationist acknowledged her daughter Grace in the Mother's Day tribute. Another two-slide post was a sweet throwback of Irwin and Grace, who was only two months old, on their first Mother's Day together. The next was a recent photo of the mother and daughter duo.

Bindi's message read, "Then & Now ✨ Exactly two years between these photos. My beautiful Grace Warrior, thank you for making me a mama. Being yours is the best part of my entire existence. I love you with my entire heart, forever."

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Bindi Irwin Eulogized Her Parents' Eternal Love On Their Anniversary

Earlier in June, in the same fashion, Bindi honored her parents, Terri and Steve, on their anniversary. The couple tied the knot in June 1992 and were married until the beloved Crocodile Hunter's untimely demise in September 2006. 

The "Spidey and His Amazing Friends" voice actress took to social media to drop a throwback photo of her parents posing on the beach. Steve stood with one arm around his wife and rested the other arm on the open passenger door of his famous white Land Cruiser.

He crossed one leg before the other as the wind blew Terri's hair. In the caption, Bindi wrote: "A love like this is eternal. Happy Anniversary to my extraordinary parents. ❤️.”

Steve and Terri got lauded with sweet comments underneath the post. One person commented, "Definitely soulmates! They were meant for one another. Happy Anniversary!! ?," while another admitted:

"Such a great portion of my adolescence was shaped by your beloved parents. Thankful that you have publicly continued the legacy with such grace and goodness."

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