Doing what she does best! Bindi Irwin takes a break from Dancing With The Stars to pay her reptilian friends a visit

She is currently busy rehearsing ahead of her imminent debut on the new series of Dancing With The Stars US on Monday.

And before she gets down to business, Bindi Irwin took time out to do what she loves best.

The 17-year-old daughter of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, paid her wildlife friends a visit at The Grove in West Hollywood on Friday.

Animal lover: Bindi Irwin paid her wildlife friends a visit at The Grove in West Hollywood on Friday ahead of her imminent debut on the new series of Dancing With The Stars US on Monday

Animal lover: Bindi Irwin paid her wildlife friends a visit at The Grove in West Hollywood on Friday ahead of her imminent debut on the new series of Dancing With The Stars US on Monday

The Wildlife Warrior, who has grown up playing with animals, seemed right at home as she took turn holding a number of different creatures in her hand.

First resting a brown lizard on the palm of her hand, the Australian star happily posed for photographs with fans as she tenderly stroked the animal.

She then picked up a giant python and held onto it as it moved in her arms, with Bindi appearing nonplussed by the venomous creature as she looked every inch the snake charming pro.

The brunette teen, who dressed in a casual ensemble of light blue jeans, a grey T-shirt and a purple and orange check shirt thrown on top, couldn’t help but giggle as she posed for pictures with the large snake. 

Snake charmer: The wildlife warrior, who has grown up playing with animals, seemed right at home as she took turn holding a number of different creatures in her hand

Snake charmer: The wildlife warrior, who has grown up playing with animals, seemed right at home as she took turn holding a number of different creatures in her hand

Yikes! First resting a brown lizard on the palm of her hand, the Australian star happily posed for photographs with fans as she tenderly stroked the animal

Yikes! First resting a brown lizard on the palm of her hand, the Australian star happily posed for photographs with fans as she tenderly stroked the animal

The effervescent Australia Zoo ambassador wore her brunette locks down and parted to the side as she was accompanied on the visit with her mother Terri Irwin, 51.

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

The dancer has previously credited the young wildlife enthusiast for reinvigorating his enthusiasm for the show. 

'I love her. She's amazing,' he told People magazine. 'She's a breath of fresh air. We all need a little Bindi in our life. Seriously.' 

Wildlife warrior: The brunette teen dressed in a casual ensemble of light blue jeans, a grey t-shirt and a purple and orange check shirt thrown on top
Doing what she does best: The effervescent teenager wore her brunette locks down and parted to the side as she was accompanied on the visit with her mother Terri Irwin, 51

Wildlife warrior: The brunette teen dressed in a casual ensemble of light blue jeans, a grey t-shirt and a purple and orange check shirt thrown on top

Natural: Bindi who is the daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin

Natural: Bindi who is the daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin

'I'm in this space right now where I'm super pumped on life right now. I feel connected. I feel great. And then she walks in my life. You don't understand what positive energy she is.'

Bindi herself told the publication : 'This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile. Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs.'But I've kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I've never danced before in my life.'

The other stars set to join Bindi on the show include Chaka Khan, Kim Zolciak, Nick Carter, Paula Deen, Alexa Penavega, Andy Grammer, Hayese Grier, Victor Espinoza and Carlos Penavega.

Out of her comfort zone: Bindi has been partnered with 30-year-old Derek for the upcoming 21st season of Dancing With The Stars that will premiere on Monday

Out of her comfort zone: Bindi has been partnered with 30-year-old Derek for the upcoming 21st season of Dancing With The Stars that will premiere on Monday

'She's a breath of fresh air': Derek has previously credited the young wildlife enthusiast for reinvigorating his enthusiasm for the show

'She's a breath of fresh air': Derek has previously credited the young wildlife enthusiast for reinvigorating his enthusiasm for the show

 

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