Robert Irwin and his girlfriend Rorie Buckly recently announced their relationship, but only after the 19-year-old won over her beau’s family with a “wildlife warrior boot camp”.
Woman’s Day has reported Buckley - the niece of the late Aussie actor Health Ledger - had to win over the wildlife lover’s mum Terri, 59 and sister, Bindi, 25, by showing off her commitment and willingness to get out in nature - and it appears she passed with flying colours.
Having recently gone on a crocodile research trip together compiling “critical data” for the Wildlife Warriors’ Worldwide foundation, Daily Mail has reported the Irwins were more than impressed by Buckley’s efforts and have welcomed her into the family.
Speaking to the news outlet, a source sweetly claimed the 19-year-old – who has reportedly been dating Robert since November 2022 - was “determined to not let Robert down and show him - and his mum and sister - that she’s not just some puff piece. And she blew them away”.