She's representing! Bindi Irwin wears patriotic koala T-shirt for DWTS practice with Derek Hough

Bindi Irwin represented the animal kingdom on Thursday while rehearsing with pro partner Derek Hough in Los Angeles.

The 17-year-old daughter of Steve Irwin wore a grey T-shirt with a koala print and black leggings to prepare for the upcoming season premiere of Dancing With The Stars.

Bindi and her mother Terri, 51, also handed out copies of conservation-focused Crikey! magazine as they left the rehearsal studio.

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Animal fan: Bindi Irwin wore a grey shirt with a koala print on Thursday while attending Dancing With The Stars rehearsal in Los Angeles

Animal fan: Bindi Irwin wore a grey shirt with a koala print on Thursday while attending Dancing With The Stars rehearsal in Los Angeles

The quarterly magazine of the Australia Zoo features animal profiles, wildlife photos and exclusive articles by Terri, Bindi and 76-year-old conservationist Bob Irwin, who is the father of late The Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin.

Bindi's father Steve died aged 44 in 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming an underwater documentary.

She has been partnered with 30-year-old Derek for the upcoming 21st season of Dancing With The Stars that will premiere on Monday. 

Dance partners: Derek Hough kept is casual as he arrived to rehearse with Bindi
Dance partners: Derek Hough kept is casual as he arrived to rehearse with Bindi

Dance partners: Derek Hough kept is casual as he arrived to rehearse with Bindi

Television star: The Australian actress starred in Bindi The Jungle Girl for two seasons

Television star: The Australian actress starred in Bindi The Jungle Girl for two seasons

Fan favourite: Derek stopped to take a selfie with a fan

Fan favourite: Derek stopped to take a selfie with a fan

Derek kept it casual in a white and green tank-top, blue jeans and backward grey cap as he arrived for rehearsal.

The fan favourite and five-time DWTS champion stopped to take a selfie with an admirer.

Paula Deen, 68, also put in her rehearsal time as she arrived in a blue tunic, white trousers and dark flats. 

Mother and daughter: Terri Irwin escorted her teenage daughter to the rehearsal studio

Mother and daughter: Terri Irwin escorted her teenage daughter to the rehearsal studio

Close family: Bindi and Terri have been actively involved in wildlife conservation

Close family: Bindi and Terri have been actively involved in wildlife conservation

Zoo magazine: Terri passed out copies of Crikey! magazine from the Australia Zoo

Zoo magazine: Terri passed out copies of Crikey! magazine from the Australia Zoo

The celebrity chef has been paired with 43-year-old pro dancer Louis Van Amstel and they goofed around with Paula holding his leg up in the parking lot.

Andy Grammer, 31, was also spotted putting his time in as he arrived wearing a sky blue T-shirt, black sweatpants and red Nike trainers.

The Los Angeles singer has been partnered with 27-year-old pro dancer Allison Holker who rocked blue skinny jeans to rehearsal. 

Celebrity chef: Paula Deen wore a geometric tunic and white trousers to practice
Celebrity chef: Paula Deen wore a geometric tunic and white trousers to practice

Celebrity chef: Paula Deen wore a geometric tunic and white trousers to practice

High leg: Louis Van Anstel kicked up a leg with Paula in the parking lot

High leg: Louis Van Anstel kicked up a leg with Paula in the parking lot

Pro dancer Lindsay Arnold, 21, wore a matching grey top and shorts as she arrived at practice with her blonde hair pulled back.

She's been partnered with French train hero Alek Skarlatos.

Dancing With The Stars will return Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews as hosts and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough and Bruno Tonioli returning.

Len Goodman, 71, will not be returning after serving as head judge for the show's first 20 seasons.

Singer and dancer? Andy Grammer arrived for practice in a sky blue shirt and black sweatpants

Singer and dancer? Andy Grammer arrived for practice in a sky blue shirt and black sweatpants

They're partners: Allison Holker rocked skinny jeans for rehearsal with Andy

Grey gal: Lindsay Arnold wore a grey top and matching shorts to the rehearsal studio

Grey gal: Lindsay Arnold wore a grey top and matching shorts to the rehearsal studio

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