Six years after raising a gorilla, he reunites with his old friend—but something happens that no one could imagine

Damian Aspinall, a multimillionaire and wildlife champion, never expected to have to worry about his new wife being “stolen” from him when he presented her to two old friends. These pals are gorillas, after all!

Damian raised two gorillas, Ima and Djalta, from birth to age twelve. Damian grew them to the point of releasing them into nature.

After six years, Damian decided to see them in their natural habitat. He also intended to present the two gorillas to his wife, Victoria.

Damian has spent years working with wounded, abandoned, and orphaned gorillas as the director of a wildlife NGO. His team has successfully healed and returned many of these critters to the wild.

Damian has built deep ties with the gorillas via his work, observing and learning from them. He wasn’t sure how Djalta and Ima would respond to a stranger, and he was aware that his wife had little experience with wild animals.

After crossing a crocodile-infested river, Damian and Victoria arrived at the gorillas’ new home. They were aware that the gorillas may not welcome them into their area as they approached.

Damian and his wife went up to the gorillas despite the warnings. After six years apart, there was a risk the gorillas may not recognize Damian. The gorillas’ power and capacity for violence necessitated a careful approach.

To everyone’s amazement, the wonderful creatures welcomed Damian back with open arms as if nothing had happened.

Watch the video to learn how they met for the first time. I won’t say too much, but nobody will ever forget this occasion!

It’s reasonable to say that Ima and Djalta “approved” of Damian’s new wife, to the point that they looked to want to keep her for themselves!

This heartwarming film reveals that, contrary to popular opinion, wild animals may form intimate ties with individuals who care for them.