Look how she's grown! Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi blows out the candles on her 15th birthday cake at family zoo in Australia
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She is familiar to many as the gap-toothed, pig-tailed young star of Bindi the Jungle Girl.
But these pictures reveal just how much the daughter of the late Steve Irwin has grown up, as she celebrated her 15th birthday at her family's Australia Zoo in Queensland.
With her blonde hair in a neat ponytail, and sporting the same khaki shirt and shorts combo favoured by her famous father, the actress and conservationist beamed for the cameras at the bash.
Happy birthday Bindi! The now 15-year-old daughter of the late Steve Irwin celebrated at Australia Zoo with her mother Terri and brother Bob
Growing up fast: The teenager cuts into her impressive cake, which resembles a tropical island surrounded by wildlife
The teenage animal-lover, who celebrated with her mother Terri and younger brother Bob at the tourist-packed park, is well on her way to becoming as well-known as her father, who died in 2006 after being pierced by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary.
Bindi - who has vowed to continue his legacy -was just eight-years-old at the time of the tragedy.
Already an accomplished wildlife conservationist, the 15-year-old has been appearing on television screens since the age of two.
Legacy: Already an enthusiastic wildlife conservationist, Bindi is following in the footsteps of her father; 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin
Celebrations: The theme of Bindi's birthday bash was Return to Nim's Island - the adventure film the teenager stars in
After appearing alongside her father on his series The Crocodile Hunter Diaries, Bindi went on to front her own show; Bindi the Jungle Girl.
The popular teen, who has also appeared on the big screen in Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, and Return to Nim's Island, received birthday wishes from the likes of Russell Crowe on her big day yesterday.
The New Zealand-born actor posted the message: 'Happy Birthday Bindi!!!' on the teenager's Twitter page.
Memories: Bindi's father Steve Irwin died in 2006 after being pierced by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary
Family time: A four-year-old Bindi enjoys a playful moment with her parents, Steve and Terri
Australian comedian and presenter Adam Hills also tweeted: 'Happy birthday buddy! Hope it's a great one'.
It seems the birthday girl, who blew out the candles on her huge cake in front of an audience of tourists at the wildlife park, enjoyed every moment of her special day.
'So happy to be 15 today. I'm feeling blessed to be spending my birthday with my wonderful friends and family,' she told her Twitter followers.
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