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- December 2, 2019
Robert Irwin's family celebrates his 16th birthday
Robert Irwin celebrated his 16th birthday on Sunday at the Australia Zoo.
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He also shared a photo showcasing how he spent the day -- feeding crocodiles!
\"You know it’s going to be a great birthday when it starts by feeding a croc!\" he captioned his post. \"Thank you to everyone who came out to @australiazoo today.. it meant the world to celebrate with you all!\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) on Dec 1, 2019 at 3:49am PST
Robert's mother, Terri Irwin, posted a loving message for her son on Twitter, featuring a photo of her late husband with Robert.
\"Happy 16th birthday, @RobertIrwin. Your dad would be so proud of you,\" she wrote. \"He has loved you since the moment you were born.\"
Happy 16th birthday, @RobertIrwin. Your dad would be so proud of you. He has loved you since the moment you were born. pic.twitter.com/FhwnQRJtA7
— Terri Irwin (@TerriIrwin) November 30, 2019
She also posted a collection of photos of Robert with his animal friend, Jenny the snake, to mark the occasion.
Growing up @AustraliaZoo means always having special friends. Jenny has been @RobertIrwin’s pal for 16 yrs tomorrow. Happy almost birthday! pic.twitter.com/I40HgpNa8I
— Terri Irwin (@TerriIrwin) November 30, 2019
Robert's sister, Bindi, shared what she feels is \"one of the sweetest photos ever taken.\"
\"My whole world,\" she captioned a photo of her mother with Robert. \"It’s incredible that Robert is sixteen now, time sure does fly. Also, Mum is the most beautiful woman in the world.\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on Dec 1, 2019 at 6:22am PST
The bride-to-be also shared a throwback of Robert in an adorable costume. \"Robert, one of the best parts of my life is getting to be your sister,\" she wrote. \"Thank you for being such a wonderful light in my life.\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on Nov 30, 2019 at 11:25am PST
\"You’re amazing and I love you!\" she added.
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