Rorie Buckey has proven she is the perfect complement to Australia's wildlife prince Robert Irwin.
The 20-year-old has been fueling rumors that the couple are getting engaged for months, and only added to the speculation on Tuesday when she shared a heartwarming Instagram post.
Rorie, Heath Ledger's niece, shared a photo of herself holding a clipboard while working at the Australia Zoo, which is owned by her boyfriend's family.
She even wore the Irwin family's iconic khaki uniform, topped off with an Australia Zoo baseball cap.
“I'm honored to be part of groundbreaking crocodilian research in remote north Queensland,” the blonde began her caption.
Robert Irwin's girlfriend Rorie Buckey, 20, (pictured) sent fans wild on Tuesday when she shared a photo of herself holding a clipboard while working at Australia Zoo
“Working with the University of Queensland and Australia Zoo is deeply rewarding and I am so grateful to be alongside such inspiring people.” “This data will help conserve a keystone species and the habitat that supports it !”
Fans were thrilled to see Rorie getting involved in the Irwin family's conservation efforts, with one commenting: “A true Irwin already!”
“You fit right in!” another agreed, as someone else added: “Commitment comes in T-minus 3…2…1…”
“It's an honor to be part of groundbreaking crocodilian research in remote north Queensland,” the blonde wrote. She also included this close-up photo of a crocodile in her post
Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August after months of rumors about their relationship
Smitten Robert also commented on the post and enthusiastically wrote: “Yeah Rorie!!!!”
Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August after months of rumors about their relationship.
The couple are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Robert living at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie is in Perth.
Rumors recently surfaced that Robert is preparing to pop the question soon, even though the young couple has only been together for about a year.
The couple are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Robert living at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie is in Perth
According to New Idea magazine, the media personality could suggest when Rorie visits him in Africa in the coming months while he films I'm A Celebrity.
“Everyone is convinced that when they are in Africa they want to pop the question,” said an insider.
“Robert is crazy about her and is planning something unforgettable when he officially proposes to her.” “They both know it's part of their plans, so he came up with special ways to make it a surprise.”