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Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi will walk down the aisle with a koala at zoo wedding

Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi is breaking the mold with an unusual decision for her upcoming wedding.

Bindi, who's tying the knot with her childhood sweetheart Chandler Powell, spoke with Good Morning America about her plans for the big day at Australia Zoo.

Dad Steve, widely known as the Crocodile Hunter, died in 2006 after a fatal encounter with a stingray.

Chandler revealed: "We're so excited. It's where we met and where we got engaged so it only makes sense that we'd have it at Australia Zoo.

"See, I think this wedding is going to be unique because it's going to be at the zoo with tons of animals."

Bindi agreed, adding: "I'm not sure how many people have walked down the aisle with a koala, but we may be setting some new trends for weddings from here on out."

Bindi with Chandler (Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)
Steve died in 2006 (PA)

Later, the 21 year-old gushed: "The easiest part of wedding planning is just knowing that I get to marry this amazing guy.

"Whatever else happens, it doesn't matter."

Chandler was quick to return the heaps of praise, saying: "How lucky I am, I get the most beautiful girl in the world.

"I'm marrying into the most wonderful family."

They're getting hitched at Australia Zoo (GC Images)
Robert will walk Bindi down the aisle (AFP)

The wedding joy comes amid family drama involving late dad Steve's sister Joy.

She told Daily Mail Australia that Steve's wife and kids had cut themselves off after the legendary zookeeper died.

Joy told: "I keep away from all that. It's just very sad...family stuff."

It was also rumoured that Bindi's granddad - Steve's dad Bob - was involved in a feud with other family members after he said he reckoned he wouldn't get an invite to the wedding.

A koala won't be the only one accompanying Bindi down the aisle - walking her down will be brother Robert.

Robert recently retweeted an image that Bindi had shared of her wedding dress, writing: "Can't wait to walk you down the aisle."

Bindi came back: "I love you. Thank you for being the best brother."

It's thought mum Terri will step in for Steve during the traditional father-daughter dance.

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