'Easter cuddles': Bindi Irwin cosies up to a koala in adorable snap as she celebrates long weekend at Australia Zoo

By Jennifer Smith For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 17:33 EST, 27 March 2016 | Updated: 19:18 EST, 27 March 2016

Bindi Irwin swapped the bunny rabbits for koala bears to celebrate Easter, cosying up with one of the adorable animals for an Instagram snap on Monday. 

The 17-year-old cradled the animal for the photograph, looking lovingly in its direction as it clung to her arms. 

Captioning the photograph, she told fans: 'Easter cuddles are my favourite at Australia Zoo'.

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Cuddling up: Bindi Irwin cosied up to a koala to spend Easter at Australia Zoo in Queensland 

Cuddling up: Bindi Irwin cosied up to a koala to spend Easter at Australia Zoo in Queensland 

In the image the teenage's hair has been styled in to a loose bun swept off her face. 

While shunning heavy make-up Bindi appears to be wearing a flick of liquid eyeliner in the shot and sports a pale pink lip. 

The youngster has been enjoying time in her native Queensland since winning Dancing With The Stars in the U.S. last year.

Proud: Bindi took to Instagram earlier in the week to excitedly announce that she had been given her provisional driving licence 

Proud: Bindi took to Instagram earlier in the week to excitedly announce that she had been given her provisional driving licence 

Taking to Instagram earlier this week, she proudly announced she had received her provisional driver's licence. 

Sharing a photograph of herself with her L plates, she wrote excitedly: 'It was wonderful to take my test in St George and pass the first time and in my Dad's giant old ute!'. 

In the photograph Bindi was seen wearing a denim shirt and jeans, keeping casual in some sneakers. 

Close: The 17-year-old earlier shared a snap of her boyfriend Chandler Powell with her pet pug dog Stella 

Close: The 17-year-old earlier shared a snap of her boyfriend Chandler Powell with her pet pug dog Stella 

She has also been relishing spending more time with boyfriend Chandler Powell, sharing a photograph of him with her pet pug Stella later in the week. 

Uploading the snap to mark International Puppy Day, she described the pair as her 'two best friends'. 

Chandler supported Bindi as she stormed to success with partner Derek Hough on the U.S. dancing show. 

Busy: Since wrapping up Dancing With The Stars, Bindi has been enjoying spending time with her mother Terry and brother Robert 

Busy: Since wrapping up Dancing With The Stars, Bindi has been enjoying spending time with her mother Terry and brother Robert 

 

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