Bindi Irwin wishes her father, Steve Irwin, was around to help with bushfires'

Bindi Irwin and her family have saved many animals threatened by Australia's wildfires. Photo / Getty Images

Bindi Irwin wishes her late father Steve Irwin was around to "give advice and strength" amid the ongoing Australian wildfires.

The "Crocodile Hunter" died in 2006 after being pierced in the heart by a stingray barb while filming a documentary. As parts of his native Australia suffer devastating wildfires, Bindi, 21, can't help but wish he was around to help.

She wrote on Instagram: "Dad spent his life working so hard to protect wildlife and wild places, especially in Australia. I wish he was here right now to give advice and strength during this time of devastation with the bushfires."

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Dad spent his life working so hard to protect wildlife and wild places, especially in Australia. I wish he was here right now to give advice and strength during this time of devastation with the bushfires. I know that his spirit lives on through our conservation work and I hope together we can make him proud. 💙🙏🏼

A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on Jan 7, 2020 at 1:56pm PST

Although Steve isn't around, Bindi and her family - including mum Terri, brother Robert and fiancé Chandler Powell - are doing what they can to continue his conservation efforts.

She added: "I know that his spirit lives on through our conservation work and I hope together we can make him proud."

Bindi had already assured her social media followers that Australia Zoo - the Sunshine Coast attraction and conservation facility which is run by her family - is safe from the fires.

The conservationist also revealed she and her family have rescued and treated more than 90,000 animals affected by the fire.

She wrote: "With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much. I wanted to let you know that we are SAFE. There are no fires near us @AustraliaZoo or our conservation properties.

"Our Wildlife Hospital is busier than ever though, having officially treated over 90,000 patients. My parents dedicated our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to my beautiful grandmother. We will continue to honour her by being Wildlife Warriors and saving as many lives as we can. (sic)"

Earlier this week it was reported that the animal death toll from the fires was estimated to have passed one billion. That includes deaths from related causes such as starvation and dehydration.