Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell lit up the Australia Zoo stage on their wedding anniversary with a surprise jive to Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock.” Surrounded by friends, family, and some curious wildlife onlookers, the couple’s infectious energy and playful moves turned the celebration into a true spectacle. Dancing where their love story began, the performance was more than just choreography—it was a tribute to legacy, love, and living life with wild-hearted joy.

The pair met as teenagers in late 2013 and stayed in touch over the years. By 2015, they were an official couple. Powell eventually moved to Australia to be with Irwin and he asked her to marry him in 2019. The couple wed the following year and welcomed their daughter, Grace, in 2021.

Irwin, along with her younger brother, Robert Irwin, and mom Terri Irwin, has been continuing the work of her late father, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, for years — traveling the globe to protect animals and preserve the environment. Powell is equally as passionate about wildlife and their young daughter is already showing an interest as well.

Bindi Irwin Says Hilarious Photo with Chandler Powell Is ‘One of My Favorite Moments Ever’

From meeting at the Australia Zoo to welcoming their daughter, here’s everything to know about Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell’s relationship.

Powell, a native of Seffner, Florida, was a professional wakeboarder traveling to Australia for a competition when his family decided to make a visit to the Australia Zoo, where the Irwin family lives and works. Powell and Irwin were teenagers at the time and they instantly hit it off. Before leaving the zoo for the day, Powell asked Terri Irwin if he could stay in touch with her daughter. The pair corresponded as friends, and eventually became more than friends while he was attending college in Florida and she remained in Queensland, Australia.

“She ended up giving me a tour, and we ended up staying in touch ever since,” Powell said in 2015.

July 7, 2015: Bindi Irwin posts about Chandler Powell on Instagram

By July 2015, Irwin and Powell had grown closer — but she still wasn’t speaking publicly about their fledgling relationship. Her first post featuring Powell was in support of the Australia Zoo. “Super excited that @chandlerpowell has joined our #WildlifeWarriors team,” Irwin wrote on Instagram. “Our global ambassadors are changing the world and making a huge difference to spread the message of conservation. We must work together to create a beautiful world for the generations to come.”

September 30, 2015: Bindi Irwin speaks publicly about her boyfriend Chandler Powell

Irwin and Powell went public with their relationship while the Crikey! It’s the Irwins star was competing on season 21 of Dancing with the Stars, which she eventually won with dance partner Derek Hough.

“We talk every day and are together every two to three months,” she told PEOPLE about how they made their long-distance relationship work. “Thankfully I’ve found someone who is an outdoors kind of person. We’ll go have adventures or picnic in the park.”

November 14, 2015: Bindi Irwin goes Instagram official with Chandler Powell

Irwin made their relationship Instagram official on Powell’s birthday. “Happy birthday to a person who inspires me every day,” Irwin wrote alongside a photo of Powell holding her. “A soul who makes me smile no matter where I am in the world, despite any amount of distance. 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. I’m blessed to be a part of your world.”