Jennifer Sangalang

FLORIDA TODAY

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Brevard Zoo announced Wednesday that it will host a few reality stars next month for its wildly popular fundraiser, Safari Under the Stars.

Australian conservationist and reality TV personality Bindi Irwin will preview the zoo’s new exhibit, Lands of Change: Australia and Beyond. The 18-year-old Irwin is the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, who hosted "The Crocodile Hunter" on Animal Planet. Steve Irwin's reality television persona showed a fearless wildlife conservationist, and his unconventional approach made him a bona fide star.

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In addition to following her famous father's footsteps in the world of conservation, Bindi Irwin is best known for winning season 21 of ABC's reality competition “Dancing with the Stars.”

The public will have the opportunity to attend a ticketed presentation featuring Irwin the morning of April 29, a news release states. Details to come.

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Also part of the Safari Under the Stars fun? Bill Klein and Jennifer Arnold of TLC’s hit show “The Little Couple” will headline the zoo's "exceptional nature space" ribbon-cutting ceremony. The area's designed for children with varying exceptionalities and other challenges.

“These extraordinary individuals exemplify three initiatives that are incredibly important to the zoo and our community — animal wellness, conservation and accessibility,” Karen Davis, the zoo’s director of development, said in a statement.

In December 2014, Klein and Arnold had their children, Will and Zoey, baptized at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne. Producers filmed the baptism for the season 7 premiere of "The Little Couple." In a Dec. 2014 Tweet, Arnold said she held the baptism in Florida so her aunt Barbara could attend.

In the past, Brevard Zoo hosted actress Morgan Fairchild ("Friends," "Falcon Crest"), celebrity conservationist Jack Hanna ("Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures") and most recently Temple Grandin for different fundraisers.

In addition to celebrity guests, Safari Under the Stars features food, drinks, entertainment and sometimes a chance to name one of the zoo's critters. At this year's event, one lucky guest will get to name a tiny red baby kangaroo that was abandoned by its mother in late January.

According to the zoo, the April 28 VIP event with Klein and Arnold and the April 29 gala of Safari Under the Stars are open exclusively to sponsors. The sponsorships that aren't sold out range from $625 to $10,000. Call Chris Stagman at 321-254-WILD (9453), ext. 485, or email cstagman@brevardzoo.org.

For more information, visit brevardzoo.org.

Sangalang isFLORIDA TODAY's entertainment reporter.

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