She's the bubbly teen with a passion for wildlife conservation who has the world at her feet.

But recent reports suggest Bindi Irwin is struggling to deal with family in-fighting as the rift continues between her mother Terri, her grandfather Bob Irwin and brother-in-law Frank Muscillo.

According to New Idea, the 17-year-old has been left 'heartbroken' following her uncle's alleged dismal from Australia Zoo and is now stuck in the middle of a ever-increasing family feud.

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Rift: Recent reports suggest Bindi Irwin is struggling to deal with family in-fighting after mother Terri continues to widen the rift between the late Crocodile Hunter's father Bob Irwin and brother-in-law Frank Muscillo

'That little girl is heartbroken and doesn't know what to do,' a friend is said to have told the publication.

The weekly magazine also reports that the US Dancing With The Stars winner is trying to play peacemaker between the two sides but is torn and doesn't want to turn her back on Terri, who has been her pillar of strength since Steve's sudden death in 2006.

'It's not easy for her,' the source added.

Rift widens: The story comes after Steve's brother-in-law Frank Muscillo (R) was 'marched off the premises at Australia Zoo' following a fight with widow Terri last month. Frank is married to Steve's sister Joy (L)

Daddy's girl: Bindi was extremely close to her father Steve Irwin (pictured) who died unexpectedly in 2006

'She is very close to her mum, but as she gets older she has questions and she wants to honour her late father's memory by being more involved with his family here in Australia.'

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Australia Zoo for comment in relation to this report.

The story comes after reports Steve's brother-in-law Frank was 'marched off the premises at Australia Zoo' following a fight with widow Terri last month.

Close bond: Following Steve's death Terri (R) was left to raise Bindi and brother Robert (C)

Frank, who is married to Steve's sister Joy, along with their two children have been involved with the famous attraction since 1978.

He is the latest Irwin to cut ties with the establishment.

When approached by Daily Mail Australia both he and the the zoo declined to comment.

In-fighting: The family rift between Bindi's grandfather Bob Irwin (R) has been well documented, with Bindi previously saying, 'When my dad passed away, [my grandfather] chose to distance himself from everything that Dad loved the most'

A spokesman instead said: 'We don't disclose or comment on information regarding our team both past or present as a measure to protect their privacy.'

The family rift between Bindi's grandfather Bob has been well documented, with the teen wildlife warrior previously saying, 'When my dad passed away, [my grandfather] chose to distance himself from everything that Dad loved the most.'

'At the moment we're just respecting his wishes because he hasn't had anything to do with us for a long time and he decided his own path. That's important, so good for him,' she continued.

Cute: The teen wildlife warrior regularly shares photos of herself with her father and mother to social media

Following the argument between Terri and her uncle, Bindi took to social media to share a cryptic message relating to family and loyalty.

Bindi posted the popular quote 'Blood Makes You Related, Loyalty Makes You Family' with her Instagram account, simply writing '#ThoughtToday' for the caption.

Bindi's decision to share the line was particularly telling given it was shared at the same time news broke of her uncle's dismal.

Cryptic post: Bindi posted the popular quote 'Blood Makes You Related, Loyalty Makes You Family' with her Instagram account, simply writing '#ThoughtToday' for the caption last month