It has been just over six months since Steve Irwin tragically passed away and his widow Terri says that she is still struggling with the adjustment.

The American-born, Australian-based mother of two escorted her daughter, Bindi, to the "Nickelodeon 20th Annual Kids Choice Awards". She told PEOPLE, "It's extremely difficult. Part of me is still waiting for the day that he walks through the door."

Bindi Irwin has said she wants to become a "wildlife warrior" just like her late father Steve Irwin.

The eight-year-old animal lover - who is currently on a tour of the U.S. to promote her upcoming TV show - happily described some of the world's most dangerous animals as "sweet and gentle."

Bindi Irwin has grown up around crocodiles, snakes and tigers but the daughter of The Crocodile Hunter is showing just how brave she is in the wake of her dad's tragic death.

The animal loving eight-year-old, who is currently touring the U.S with her mother Terri, told Britain's News Of The World newspaper that she is staying happy to cope with loosing her father.

After his unfortunate death, we knew that little Bindi would carry on her beloved father's legacy, and now the eight-year-old is bringing some of dad's wild life work to the States.

Steve Irwin's widow Terri and her young daughter will take to the U.S. stage to continue his work.