Robert Irwin feeds sister Bindi’s wedding cake to a chicken amid COVID-19 pandemic


‘Self-isolation Australia Zoo style’: Robert Irwin feeds sister Bindi’s wedding cake to a chicken and cuddles a rhino while in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Australia Zoo has temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. 

And on Sunday, Robert Irwin, 16, revealed what it’s like to self-isolate in the empty conservation facility, which his family owns. 

The successful wildlife photographer shared a series of photos and videos from inside the zoo.

‘Self-isolation Australia Zoo style’: On Sunday, Robert Irwin fed sister Bindi’s wedding cake to a chicken and cuddled a rhino while in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic

‘Self isolation Australia Zoo style. Step 1. Graze with a tortoise,’ the first post was captioned, alongside a picture of a giant tortoise. 

He then cuddled his dogs, skateboarded to the African section of the zoo and cuddled a rhino in steps two to five. 

For step six, he played the ukulele while jumping on a trampoline, sharing a video of himself doing backflips while continuing to play the instrument. 

Cute! Robert cuddled his two dogs during his self-isolation at Australia Zoo

Skills! For step six, he played the ukulele while jumping on a trampoline, sharing a video of himself doing backflips while continuing to play the instrument

Downtime: Robert cuddled his dogs and played the ukulele on a trampoline to pass the time 

Peckish! Robert then shared some of Bindi's wedding cake (pictured) with a chicken, sharing a clip of himself feeding the bird

Who knew chickens liked wedding cake! The bird was definitely peckish as it leaped at the cake

Peckish! Robert then shared some of Bindi’s wedding cake (left) with a chicken (right), sharing a clip of himself feeding the bird 

He then shared some of Bindi’s wedding cake with a chicken, sharing a clip of himself feeding the bird.  

Lastly, Robert watched the sunset and shared a message with his followers: ‘Stay safe everyone, stay inside when you can, wash your hands and be kind!’ 

Bindi got married to Chandler Powell at Australia Zoo on Wednesday – just hours after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced new restrictions on weddings due to the coronavirus pandemic, with only five people allowed to attend.  

Cute: Bindi (right) got married to Chandler Powell (left) at Australia Zoo on Wednesday - just hours after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced new restrictions on weddings due to the coronavirus pandemic

Cute: Bindi (right) got married to Chandler Powell (left) at Australia Zoo on Wednesday – just hours after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced new restrictions on weddings due to the coronavirus pandemic

On Sunday, the couple announced they were selling wedding candles for $49.95 to raise money for the running of Australia Zoo while it is closed. 

‘During these challenging times, we have no guests at Australia Zoo, so your online shopping support is making a huge difference,’ Bindi wrote on Instagram. 

Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in Australia.  

As of Sunday night, there have been 3,980 cases of coronavirus in the country, which have resulted in 16 deaths. 

Pandemic: As of Sunday night, there have been 3,980 cases of coronavirus in the country, which have resulted in 16 deaths

Pandemic: As of Sunday night, there have been 3,980 cases of coronavirus in the country, which have resulted in 16 deaths