We got to celebrate Chandler's birthday and then celebrate Steve Irwin Day altogether. So we had him feeding alligators and he did awesome. They use Skype, too.”, Bindi Irwin with Chandler Powell & Terri Irwin in a picture from her Instagram account.Source:Instagram. FANS of Bindi Irwin have always wondered how the wildlife warrior’s daughter and her boyfriend of 18 months, Chandler Powell, met. July 24th 2019 ❤️ On my birthday I said 'yes' and 'forever' to the love of my life. Romance is in the air, as long-time couple Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are engaged. I'm so looking forwarding to spending our forever together as your wife. Definitely one of the most thrilling experiences! It appears that Bindi Irwin took a page out of her father’s book when it … She thanked him in an Instagram post for "helping me to ice my foot when it hurts, making me tea and hugging me when I'm tired. Bindi Irwin has posted this cute throwback image of her attending boyfriend Chandler Powell's prom one year ago. Bindi later revealed she didn't hear from Chandler for a few weeks after their first meeting, due to him waiting for her mother Terry's permission. We take a look at their love story in pictures. So he used to put on the big khaki shirt and go to school when he was in first grade and pretend to be Steve.". The young couple got engaged last month, and as they get ready to take the next step into their relationship, here are some facts about Powell and how they met. and she starts fixing her hair…it was so cute to see," Derek told E! “I’m sure working at Australia Zoo would be his dream job. How did Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell meet? "What's kind of ironic is I was talking to Chandler's mother, and he was an avid Crocodile Hunter fan when he was little. Bindi Irwin with boyfriend Chandler Powell have been dating for 18 months.Source:News Corp Australia. "The ultimate test was saying, 'Now you're going to jump on top of a 15-foot crocodile.'". Chandler, close to 6 years ago I fell in love with you and every day since has been a whirlwind of adventure and true happiness. Chandler was visiting the country for a professional wakeboarding competition, and decided to visit the zoo during his downtime. (Instagram) November 2013: Bindi and Chandler meet when the Florida native tours Australia as part of a national wakeboarding competition. Chandler’s grandfather adds that his grandson used to watch Steve Irwin on TV all the time as a kid. Legendary wakeboarder Chandler Powell and his beautiful family came into @AustraliaZoo yesterday. Chandler asked and beautiful @BindiIrwin said yes," she captioned a photo of herself with Bindi, Chandler … He also surprised her by coming to a practice session on his birthday, with the help of her dance partner Derek. Chandler Powell, Bindi Irwin‘s husband, first met his wife in 2013 while visiting the Australia Zoo with his family. News reported that they dated long distance for a while after that, which wasn't easy for the couple. "One of the first times Chandler came to the zoo I wanted to kind of test him," Robert said, "Just to see what would happen. Robert Irwin, Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell pictured just after Bindi got engaged. Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, found love in the arms of Chandler Powell six years ago. Thank you for the endless hugs, late night conversations about life, holding my hand when a loud noise scares me and laughing along with all of my bindi moments. Chandler proposed to Bindi on her 21st birthday, with a ring that proved just how well he knew her. Chandler finally moved to Australia in 2018, and lives with the Irwin family at the Australia Zoo. - Now let's get married already. The couple are making their relationship work long distance for the meantime, with Powell studying at the University of Central Florida, but a move to Australia hasn’t been ruled out. "It was so much fun," Bindi said. The daughter of the late Steve Irwin shared her exciting news on Instagram on Wednesday. "He actually just came on our annual crocodile research trip," Bindi told E! He's great with wildlife so I approve. “It’s why people who know him — know his love of animals — just had their minds blown when they saw photos of him with Bindi when they got together,” he added. #NewYork. 's Daily Pop at the time. A soul who makes me smile no matter where I am in the world, despite any amount of distance. Bill Shorten says Gladys Berejiklian could do better than Da... Kelly Osbourne flaunts 40kg weight loss in tight black suit. "I've got my khaki on and I am loving it!" I'm very impressed. Bindi Irwin | Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images It appears that Bindi Irwin took a page out of her father’s book when it came to finding her partner in life. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. News at the time. Isn't she gorgeous?! "It just so happened that Bindi was giving tours that day," Chandler told People. Cute! @bindisueirwin. Bindi's brother, Robert Irwin, also told People that he wanted to "test" Chandler first, to see if he could fit in with the family of animal lovers. Source: Instagram.Source:Supplied, “When the two of them met he was obviously awfully impressed,” he told the mag, “enough that he wrote a letter to the zoo and said ‘would it be all right if I wrote to her?’. You're amazing.". "And it was Steve Irwin Day as well, so I got the two greatest days. I can't wait to celebrate your birthday tomorrow at #AustraliaZoo. The couple had a five-year long distance relationship that even included Bindi attending Chandler's high school prom in 2015. “They both really bonded because they both travel so much, and they talked about how to combine the travelling with school, something they’re both very used to. Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell love twinning in khaki. Counting down the days until I get to see you again! He's great with wildlife so I approve.". So we had him feeding alligators and he did awesome. We had so much fun playing with all the animals. FANS of Bindi Irwin have always wondered how she and her boyfriend of 18 months, American wakeboarder Chandler Powell met. Indah is one of the sweetest, most affectionate animals I have ever met, she loves nothing more than a good cuddle! In 2016, Terri Irwin said she believed Chandler was the one for her daughter, and said Steve would've been "happy" their daughter was dating him. Bindi Irwin | Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images. So he used to put on the big khaki shirt and go to school when he was in first grade and pretend to be Steve.". Image: Instagram Fast forward to 2020 and the couple was all ready for a perfect wedding. Bindi and Chandler first met in 2003, when he was visiting Australia as part of a national wakeboarding competition. Wonderful Wildlife Warriors! "I'm like, ‘Wow she is amazing.'". The Block: Foreman Keith shuts down Harry and Tash’s ‘unsafe... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. WATCH: Bindi Irwin announces engagement to Chandler Powell Bindi and Chandler first met in 2003, when he was visiting Australia as part of a national wakeboarding competition. All times AEDT (GMT +11). So we had him feeding alligators and he did awesome. "I've got my khaki on and I am loving it!" Happy Birthday to this gorgeous girl! It was really, really nice.". Here's everything you need to know about Bindi's boyfriend. And now Powell’s grandfather has spilled the beans on the relationship to Woman’s Day, revealing Powell was “obsessed” with the Irwins, and particularly Bindi’s late father Steve, long before the young couple met. I think they talk every day they can. @australiazoo has the best...", Happy birthday to a person who inspires me every day. During his down time, he visits Australia Zoo, a wildlife sanctuary owned by the Irwin family on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. "She was like, 'Oh my gosh, what are you doing here?' The moment Chandler Powell met Bindi Irwin back in 2013, he knew she was his "person in life". "One of the first times Chandler came to the zoo I wanted to kind of test him," Robert said, "Just to see what would happen. he told, Great morning on the Today Show! Here's to another year and beyond of life changing adventures together.". "You're my best friend and whole world. Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell have been dating since July 2015. 's, Chandler Powell on Instagram: "Completed my first head jump yesterday on Madison the croc. FANS of Bindi Irwin have always wondered how she and her boyfriend of 18 months, American wakeboarder Chandler Powell met. "The ring captures the essence of who I am (with its vintage flare) and our life together, with the twisted band and scattered diamonds. Even if you're unfamiliar with Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell's relationship, you likely recognize Bindi's last name. After meeting Bindi at the Australia Zoo, the 22-year-old and Steve Irwin's daughter fell in love. "Chandler was incredibly thoughtful when he chose it," Bindi said. Bindi Irwin met Chandler Powell, the man who is now her husband, way back in 2013.At the time, Bindi was still a teenager, and she was doing tours at the Australia Zoo.