As Robert Irwin continues to dazzle on Dancing With the Stars, his mom Terri Irwin gave fans a special treat — a rare home video showing 5-year-old Bindi meeting her newborn brother Robert for the first time. The footage, filmed nearly 22 years ago, captures the late Steve Irwin’s infectious joy and the family’s signature warmth that made them beloved around the world.
In the clip, a beaming Steve introduces baby Robert to little Bindi, who cradles her new brother and adorably asks, “I couldn’t help hoping that maybe he was really a girl… how do you know it’s a boy? Did you check?” Then, with innocent curiosity, she adds, “How long are you going to sleep for?”
The funniest moment comes when Bindi proudly declares, “I’ll call him Brian.” Steve gently corrects her: “His name’s Robert.” Without hesitation, she replies, “But I’ll call him Brian for short,” sending her parents into laughter.
Later in the video, Steve holds Robert and reflects on fatherhood with emotion:
“It’s like the whole reason you’ve been put on earth — it’s to do this.”
Fans React With Nostalgia and Love
After Terri posted the clip, followers flooded the comments with laughter and tears. One fan wrote, “Steve’s face when Bindi says she’s gonna call him Brian 😂.” Another added, “You think Steve was passionate about wildlife until you see him with his family.”
