Bindi Irwin engaged: Daughter of wildlife legend Steve Irwin gets engaged to long-term boyfriend

The 21-year-old announced the news on social media 
Bindi Irwin gets engaged to Chandler Powell
@BindiIrwin/Twitter
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Bindi Irwin - the daughter of late wildlife expert Steve Irwin - had two momentous life events to celebrate on Wednesday night.

Not only did she celebrate turning 21 at Australia Zoo, but she also announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Chandler Powell on the same night.

Chandler, her childhood sweetheart of six years, proposed to Bindi during her birthday party and she took to social media to share her joy at the surprise announcement.

Along with a heartfelt post on Twitter and Instagram, she also shared two photos with her new fiance in which she can be seen wearing a sparkling engagement ring.

“Chandler, close to 6 years ago I fell in love with you & every day since has been a whirlwind of true adventure and happiness,” Bindi gushed on Twitter.

“Here’s to a lifetime of friendship, purpose & unconditional love.”

Her brother Robert also took to Twitter to congratulate the happy couple, writing: “I am beyond happy for you two. You are true soulmates and have always been so completely perfect for each other. Love you both and congratulations.”

Here is all you need to know about the happy couple:

Who is Bindi Irwin?

Bindi Irwin with Mum Terri and brother Robert
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Bindi Irwin is the daughter of the late, great Crocodile Hunter, conservationist, television personality and wildlife expert Steve Irwin.

Born on July 24, 1998 in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, Bindi is one of two children born to Steve and Terri Irwin. Her younger brother Robert is also a television personality and photographer.

She was eight years old when her father was killed by a stingray in September 2006.

How old is Bindi Irwin?

Bindi was born on July 24 1998, making her 21 years old.

What does Bindi Irwin do?

Bindi Irwin with Dancing with the Stars partner Derek Hough
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Since her father passed away, Bindi has remained determined to continue his legacy.

“I don’t want Daddy’s passion to ever end,” she said in her eulogy at his funeral. “I want to help endangered wildlife just like he did.”

As well as remaining a keen conservationist, she starred in the 2010 movie Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove and has also hosted the wildlife-themed Australian game show Bindi’s Bootcamp in 2012. She’s also tried her hand at music, releasing several albums with her band, Bindi and the Jungle Girls.

But she’s probably best known for appearing as a contestant on the 2015 edition of Dancing With the Stars, and even ended up taking home the mirrorball trophy with professional partner Derek Hough.

Bindi has also collaborated with her family on multiple projects for Animal Planet.

Who is her fiance Chandler Powell?

Chandler Powell is a professional wakeboarder from Florida.

According to Bindi's Twitter post, the pair have been dating for six years.

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