Unexpected Tenderness


Amid the heartwarming reunion festivities, a scene of unexpected tenderness unfolded as one of the larger gorillas approached Victoria with gentle curiosity. With a great, affectionate nuzzle, he extended a gesture of immense trust and warmth.

Victoria, not one to shy away from this profound connection, reciprocated with an equally tremendous nuzzle, sealing their newfound bond with a cascade of heartfelt hugs. It was a captivating moment where the boundaries between humans and gorillas blurred in an exchange of pure, unspoken affection.

Boundless Love


Amid a day filled with abundant play and boundless love, Damian and Victoria understood the importance of concluding their remarkable visit on a high note, ever mindful not to outstay their welcome in this wild embrace.

Yet, the parting was bittersweet, for they knew that the following day would herald another chapter of enchanting encounters, a reunion destined to renew the magic of their extraordinary bond.

New Friends


In a spectacle even more astonishing than the last, as Victoria once again made her graceful leap from the boat on the following day, Ima, the gorilla, seized the moment. With a joyful rush, Ima’s booming sounds of happiness and profound acceptance echoed through the air.

The riverbank transformed into a stage for newfound friendship, where these extraordinary beings engaged in hours upon hours of exuberant play, echoing the timeless dance that Damian himself had shared with his gorilla friends in the days of yore.

New Friends


As if to crown their already wholesome encounter with a touch of whimsy, Ima playfully snatched the hat from Victoria’s head and, with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, decided it belonged atop her head.

The scene, brimming with laughter and heartwarming camaraderie, was captured for eternity, and it has since garnered an astounding 21 million views on YouTube, offering a delightful slice of this enchanting connection for all to savour and enjoy.

New Friends


The interplay and connection between old and newfound friends painted a mesmerizing tableau of human-animal kinship. As the second day drew to a close, not a single dry eye remained among the onlookers, moved to tears by the poignant farewell that unfolded before them.

Yet, in the unspoken language of hearts intertwined, it was understood that these cherished souls would patiently await the day when their paths would once again converge, a promise of a reunion destined to etch another chapter in their extraordinary journey.