Bindi Irwin pays tribute to dad Steve Irwin on the 16th anniversary of his death

Complete all crocodile tears.

September 4 marks the 16th anniversary of the death of S Steve Irwin, Crocodile hunter star daughter Bindi Irwin paid tribute to her father on social media and revealed his new nickname.

“Grandpa Crocodile, I know you would be the most amazing grandpa because you were such an amazing dad.” – she wrote on Instagram on September 4referring to her 17-month-old daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powellwhich she shares with her husband Chandler Powell. “Thank you for being such a wonderful guardian angel for Grace.”

Along with the message, the 24-year-old shared a historic photo in which she and her father proudly hold a baby alligator in matching headlights.

Just weeks before, Bindi had shared a heartwarming video of Grace Warrior showing her love for her maternal grandparents at an Australian zoo.

“It brings tears to my eyes as I share this video,” she said wrote on Instagram on August 25with a video showing the toddler approaching a mural of his wife Steve Terry Irwin and a koala bear. “We call my mom and dad Rabbit and Grandpa Crocodile from Grace. She loves them (and the koala) very much. Every time she goes to the zoo, she looks for pictures of her grandparents, and it’s over the top