The Irwins return to TV

It's the news Wildlife Warriors have been waiting for - the Irwins are returning to Animal Planet with a new TV show.

11 years after family patriarch Steve 'the Crocodile Hunter' Irwin died unexpectedly, widow Terri and the couple's two children Bindi and Robert took to Instagram to share the exciting news.

"Crikey! So excited to announce that we are officially returning to @AnimalPlanet next year! We love the @DiscoveryChannel family," Bindi captioned the short clip.

The show is set to continue Steve's legacy, which he started with his own Animal Planet series which first aired in 1996.

Terri, Bindi and Robert continued to spread Steve's conservation message after his untimely death. Steve passed away unexpectedly in September 2006 after he was fatally attacked by a sting-ray.

The network also released a statement, welcoming the Irwin's back to the Animal Planet family.

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"Steve Irwin was a champion for all wildlife and he and Terri’s excitement and enthusiasm brought viewers from around the world in touch with nature," the statement read.

"Their passion for animals, love for their family, and leadership in conservation awareness left a strong legacy that continues today. We are thrilled to have Terri, Bindi and Robert back in the Animal Planet family."

Terri has continued to share loving tributes to her late husband, taking to social media in June on what would have been their 25th wedding anniversary.

"Today would have been our 25th wedding anniversary. I miss you so very much, and I am grateful every day for the time we had together," Terri tweeted at the time.

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