Bindi Irwin's Adorable Daughter Pets a Tortoise in Sweet Snap

Bindi Sue Irwin is always an inspiration, and her work as an animal activist and conservationist is so important and such an honorable way to carry on the incredible legacy of her mom Terri Irwin, and her late father, the intrepid Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.

This hasn't stopped with Bindi or her brother Robert Irwin, because Bindi and her spouse Chandler Powell are raising their daughter Gracie with the same love of animals and respect for the natural world that Bindi was raised with, and it's just so heartwarming to see.

Not only did adorable Gracie (Full name Grace Warrior Irwin Powell) spend some time at the Australian Zoo (Which grandma Terri Irwin is in charge of) petting a tortoise, but she also spent some time feeding one which her mom shared in an adorable Instagram post.

The caption reads, "This is the happiest anyone has ever been to feed a tortoise. Grace’s JOY."

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This is just so beautiful, and you can just tell that Gracie is going to grow up to love animals as much as her own parents and grandparents. Sure, not all of us have access to up close and personal encounters with zoo animals like the Irwins do, but you can still foster the same love of animals with your own kids and it's amazingly important to do so.

Why Kids Need To Have Compassion for Animals

Whether you have a cat or a dog in your home, or even a fish or a small animal like a hamster or gerbil, it's so beneficial for your kids to be around animals.

If you don't have your own pet, even spending time with a family member's pet, a neighbor's pet, or volunteering with you at your local animal shelter can be beneficial for your kid.

Respecting animals helps children develop empathy and compassion, and understand the feelings and needs of other living beings. Learning to care for animals gives kids a sense of responsibility, teaching them the importance of nurturing and taking care of others. Kids that have have pets report better grades. They are also better at other activities like games, societies, and art.

Seattles Child reports that studies have shown that children who grow up with pets are less likely to experience colds, ear infections, coughs, asthma, allergies and eczema compared to those not exposed to animals. This is particularly true for dogs, but any furry animals, especially those that go in and out of the house, can boost immunity and reduce other risks over a lifetime.

Plus, cats and dogs provide kids with unconditional love, which can help them experience less overall stress.

You can take your own kids to the zoo, volunteer at your local shelter with them, or even teach them to care for the pets that live in your own home. It's a beautiful legacy of loving animals we can all share with our children.