After years of public silence and a family feud that once erupted on Facebook, Bindi Irwin may be taking steps toward reconciling with her estranged grandfather, Bob Irwin Snr. The Australia Zoo heiress, who had previously vowed to sever ties following a scathing 2021 social media post, is reportedly rethinking her stance in light of recent events. According to insiders, Bindi’s change of heart stems from a desire to heal wounds and introduce her three-year-old daughter, Grace Warrior, to her great-grandfather before it’s too late.
Bindi, now 26, shocked fans four years ago when she accused Bob, 85, of ignoring her since childhood. In a raw and unusually candid Father’s Day Facebook comment, she claimed he had shown “no interest” in her or her family, returned gifts she had sent, and refused to respond to letters. The remarks painted a picture of a relationship fractured far beyond repair — a revelation that contrasted sharply with the Irwins’ public image as a united wildlife-loving clan.
But in a surprising turn, a source told Woman’s Day that Bindi now wants to mend the rift. “She’s realised the bitter family feud has taken its toll on her, Chandler, and Grace,” the insider said. “Bindi’s told her mum she wants Grace to know her dad’s dad and to mend things before her grandfather dies.” The shift in tone has sparked quiet optimism among those who have long hoped for peace in one of Australia’s most famous families.
The feud dates back more than a decade, when Bob Snr left Australia Zoo in 2008 — two years after the death of his son, Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin. Bob publicly voiced concerns that the zoo was becoming “too commercial” under Terri Irwin’s leadership, straying from its original conservation mission. Reports at the time claimed Bob was uncomfortable with expansion plans that he feared would turn the park into a “circus” aimed at tourists rather than a sanctuary for wildlife.
In her 2021 post, Bindi insisted that despite the personal distance, the family had provided financial support for Bob since 1992, including building him a home and sending him funds weekly. She emphasized her ongoing wish for kindness and mental health awareness, but made it clear that reconciliation was not on the table — until now. This shift suggests that time, family milestones, and perhaps a sense of urgency have started to reshape her perspective.
The family’s absence from the recent Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in Brisbane has fueled speculation about private talks and possible steps toward reconciliation. Whether those conversations lead to a public reunion or remain behind closed doors, the potential thaw marks a major change after years of entrenched division. For many fans, even the idea of Bindi and Bob standing together again feels like a symbolic restoration of the Irwin legacy.
While there are no guarantees, the prospect of mending the relationship carries weight beyond just the family. It’s a reminder that even the deepest wounds can begin to heal — and that sometimes, the strongest tribute to a loved one’s legacy is finding a way back to one another. For the Irwins, that path may still be complicated, but it seems, for the first time in years, that it is at least back in sight.
