Girl grew up next to the Gorilla, and 12 years later they met again in the jungle

The girl grew up next to gorillas, who were then released into the jungle. Twelve years later, the girl decided to find these gorillas in the jungle, and then something shocking happened. One foggy spring day in Howlett’s Wild Animal Park in England, Tansy Aspinall woke up to the loud sounds of birds and the fresh scent of morning air.

The only daughter of Damien Aspinall, a renowned environmentalist, Tansy had spent her childhood surrounded by wild animals that most people only saw in zoos or on TV. From an early age, Tansy was surrounded by gorillas living in the reserve. These were sick or injured animals and orphaned cubs who needed care.

After recovery and rehabilitation, Damien aimed to release all wild animals back into the wild. He also believed that building bonds between humans and animals from an early age could foster a new generation of passionate conservationists. Thus, two western lowland gorillas, Jalta and Bims, became Tansy’s constant companions.

These imposing creatures, despite their size and strength, were gentle and caring when it came to little Tansy. She even learned to walk under Jalta’s watchful eye, who would lend a hand to help her keep her balance. Bims was her playmate, and they often ran around together, filling the air with laughter and joyful cries.

This harmonious coexistence was possible under the careful supervision of the reserve staff and Damien himself, who filmed the interactions between his daughter and the gorillas to show that wild animals could be completely safe if treated with care and kindness. For her fifth birthday, Tansy received a necklace with a gorilla-shaped pendant from her father, symbolizing her deep bond with her furry friends and her commitment to conservation. On that day, Damien told her, you are a bridge between our worlds….