Bears Reunite After 20 Years in Captivity | Animals Asia

Moon bears Buzz and Armstrong spent 20 years, since they were cubs, living next to each other in tiny, dark cages on a bile farm in Vietnam.
Animals Asia rescued them two months ago and, after our bear care teams worked with them individually to build up their mental and physical strength, they were ready to meet!
Sit back, relax and enjoy this beautiful moment as two old friends finally get to hug each other after 20 long years.
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~ Animals Asia is working with the Vietnam government to end bear bile farming in Vietnam and will rescue the last few hundred bears who still remain on bile farms by 2026 to our sanctuary: www.animalsasia.org.
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[@starseed8087]

Imagine you have a crush, but iron bars separate you 20 years from each other

[@michelpeereboom4650]

My thoughts also went that way. Amstrong is in love.

[@frogwobbler]

It’s like they had made a pact years ago to greet each other like this if ever the chance came along . 🐻🐻

[@HKAAF]

How lovely!

[@allanchang6356]

Yup....very likely......😁

[@dalehoward5416]

Brilliant. You are an awesome crew. Thank you for the wonderful work you do. God bless. 🩷💚💜

[@lyndseyharden2749]

Ii8⁷8❤😅​@@HKAAF

[@evelyng180]

❤

[@lunkis3233]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments with us.

[@HKAAF]

Our pleasure!

[@santiagobenites]

Thank you for caring for these wonderful creatures. That was beautiful to watch.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevechadwick85]

And thank you for not sharing a bear in solitary confinement for 20 years.

[@annetedder8202]

Like two long lost lovers finding each other again. Really something,

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Anne!

[@user-xo6qi4qy2t]

We wish the wonderful bears a wonderful, gentle and cheerful friendship!

[@patnewson6908]

Brings tears of joy to me. Thank you Angels for making this world a better place.❤️🌈

[@marcyking461]

Poor Apollo doesn't know what she is missing. Hopefully, she'll get a glimpse of Buzz and Armstrong playing and get the idea? Then, she can join them in their frolicking. Blessings to your team for giving these magnificent creatures the opportunity to enjoy the rest of their days, here on Earth.

[@HKAAF]

We hope so too Marcy.

[@j5nephews558]

Heartwarming.. Brings tears to my eyes. Such devotion between the two of them

[@user-bz7hb9vz7m]

Agreed.

[@martinaanderson1476]

😭. To think they were deprived of the ability to even touch each other , it’s heartbreaking, but this is a magical reunion ❤ that brought tears to my eyes

[@Enlightened77777]

My heart is EXPLODING❤❤❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Ours too!

[@Enlightened77777]

@@HKAAF you all are angels! ❤️

[@juliemay2912]

It's a bitter sweet journey for these three. Beautiful how Buzz and Armstrong bonded like they're been best mates forever. It won't be long before shy Apollo accepts them. Thank you AAF team for all your hard work and dedication. 🙏🏼🩷💙

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Julie!

[@art3mis290]

The 3 bears! Buzz, Armstrong and Apollo! 🐻🐻🐻Off to the Moon! 🌜Well the awesome playground soon. And they will think they have gone to the moon! 🌜OMG! I am so excited and happy for these bears! I can hear your happiest as well. Enjoy the moment everyone!🥳🥳💯

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much for your support! 🥰

[@christaschneller8891]

Ein wunderschönes und sehr berührendes Video!!! Ich DANKE EUCH TAUSENDFACH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenstafford724]

Absolutely amazing. So glad these bears are now together and enjoying themselves. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@helenbailey8419]

Thank-you for loving these beautiful animals.Freedom and resortation is love

[@dannesys]

This is the most heart stopping video ever, ever, ever. From the bears' agonising, cruel years apart, now to be able to touch, play and love together in safety is just incomparable. THANK YOU to all for your amazing commitment to this invaluable work.❤

[@lynnebitkhead8918]

I just love these bears, it makes me cry every time I read about them. I'm soooo glad they're happy now. 🥰

[@HKAAF]

Thanks so much Lynne!

[@cornishmaid9138]

Imagine how it must have felt to actually make physical contact with one of your own after being isolated from touch for 20 long years. 🥰

[@HKAAF]

I know, it's almost unimaginable isn't it? ❤

[@sandyhorrobin9575]

I smiled from star to finish, it was wonderful to see them interacting with each other. Apollo will get ther in her own time. But Buzz and Armstrong are going to be joined together till the end of time. They look fantastic and healthy. Thank you for all you do. 👍🐻💕❤️😍

[@jananderson001]

I can only say thank you which doesn’t feel enough ❤❤❤

[@ruthgregg3448]

Beautiful to see them together enjoying each others company. Wishing them a long happy life in their new home. ♥️

[@christagriggs]

❤ My heart melted over and over ❤ Buzz and Armstrong show such a strong and sweet bond ❤ I hope a friendship with Apollo will come soon!! ❤ Thank you AA ❤

[@HKAAF]

We hope so too Chris!

[@donnaaho4608]

So nice to see these beautiful bears now enjoying a better life.

[@VioletZiggi2613]

Just beautiful 💜thankyou🙏Armstrong is a gent🙌

[@lilylove2021]

Thank you so much....😊

[@stowcreek1999]

Love this!... and makes me sad...

[@patr7115]

Such a beautiful moment to watch 😍

[@lizmoore3910]

This is so wonderful thank you so very much X

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for watching!

[@kp8381]

This is absolutely beautiful. I hope you can get Vietnam to stop this horrendous act. I hope Apollo will soon integrate with Buzz and Armstrong. Thank you for rescuing them. Btw, I love the names. 🐻❤🐻❤🐻

[@AtilaOzdemir]

Love you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetbellis5066]

🐻🐻❤️❤️ just wonderful to watch this beautiful reunion xxxxx

[@melaniekotze9081]

Beautiful Thank you

[@markcardwell]

Omg precious. I knew they’d be happy

[@WahrheitBefreit]

Wie liebevoll sie zueinander sind!!!!❤❤ Zwei kostbare Leben vereint für eine gemeinsame, schöne und friedvolle Zukunft. Danke, liebes Team, dass ihr das!! möglich gemacht habt. Es ist unsagbar schön, den beiden zu zuschauen. ❤❤

[@mylanto6163]

Absolutely nothing can make me any happier right now. I cannot stop smiling, so happy to see them reunite again. Thankyou so very much for this precious reunion.

[@HKAAF]

What a lovely message, thank you!

[@bethpeters3187]

This made my whole Christmas honest-to-God. In the USI am just so happy to see them enjoying. Touching each other and bonding like animals of their own kind should They have been deprived for so many years of being of having animal touch that they so desperately need. Oh, this video is just marvelous. I'm just loving it. I'm watching it over and over and over again. Everything that you send. Thank you for letting us be a part of watching these beautiful creatures, bond and finally be. Able to act like bears and not be so mistreated. I think about the amount of years they spent in a cage. I just can't imagine.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much Beth, I've passed your lovely comment onto the team at Bach Ma!

[@lindapeden3572]

Thank u all Beautiful heart overflowing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🫡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@karmar22able]

What a blessing your organisation is. Well done on your wholesome work.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much!

[@daryn7322]

So, so wonderful! ❤

[@diocletianrecords1089]

Have a great time.

[@juliebrown3720]

This has got to be the best Christmas Presents for the Bears now they have each other so heart warming . 💕🐻

[@cherylmccoy6893]

How Beautiful ! Brought tears of joy to see them together, touching and snuggling. God Bless Them and Your Amazing Crew and Bear Family.❤ Bravo Your Loving Care to Them!

[@Roxie174]

Beautiful! Apollo just needs a little more time. Happy Holidays to All of you. And Thank you for All you do.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for your support Roxie!

[@rivetjoint9628]

Houston - "We have touchdown"

[@HKAAF]

😍😍😍

[@Shell6424]

A precious moment for Buzz and Armstrong - and many more that will include Apollo.

[@user-zw8dh1uh6d]

Finally touching after years of want. A saddened gladness for what they must have endured until this meeting and their freedom and future they will soon share

[@JanetHyde-nj3yb]

How beautiful to see Armstrong and Buzz together . Come on Apollo you can do it😊❤❤❤

[@user-pj8uo2ho5g]

I am truly in love with Buzz & Armstrong, can't image how they feel seeing each other after so long🤗🤗🤗

[@4july99]

This is beyond wonderful! I don’t have the words. I’m so happy for them ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much!!

[@jamieashton3835]

Nothing more beautiful than free and happy moonbears ❤

[@jeanninelockridge5235]

This is so amazing. I've never heard that clicking sound. It's obviously not aggressive. So sweet.❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Yes we're not entirely sure what it means either Jeannie, but Armstrong does it a lot! We think it's like a cat's purr in that it can mean lots of things.

[@MrCharliefarlie123]

Just beautiful , they are so gentle . It's a joy to see them walk it truly is 💞💓💗

[@fabbi9548]

Aww❤

[@eleanordefreitas979]

Many blessings to these beautiful bears and all their carers. God bless all of you.

[@user-pi3jz8lj8j]

Yaaaaay. I was waiting for this. So Sweeeeet ❤❤ the other 1 will come around when she sees how much fun they are having 🤞 Bear Love ❤ Thank u team for sharing with us 😘

[@HKAAF]

You are so kind!

[@virginieknop6849]

Beautiful 💙💚

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Beautiful to see. Thanks so much for helping them ❤❤❤

[@reneebertman-hilton2743]

What a beautiful couple. It's great work you folks are doing! Kudos to you all. ❤😊

[@stephanieb7311]

They are now living how God intended with respect and dignity. Godbless all the bile bears out there and AA. Thankyou.

[@taffyb4007]

Beyond wonderful! Bless you all for this great work!

[@marysmyth8288]

So heart warming a story, brings tears to my eyes ❤ Mary Canada 🇨🇦

[@wordreet]

Impossible to not give this a big thumbs up! They are adorable together!! 🥰

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for watching!

[@kettlebellyogini]

Well done team! Incredible accomplishments! I’m overwhelmed with emotion.

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you, for all the work you do. That was great

[@HKAAF]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louisetaylor6171]

Beautiful to see them together

[@lyntonradcliffe4274]

How wonderful. Live long and happy Buzz and Armstrong and thank you for all you have done for these bears

[@deborahnorthover5304]

Wow my heart nearly burst, thank you all for helping these and other bears. 🐾

[@brentmason6782]

That’s as good as it gets! What a wonderful reunion for these bears to finally be able to kiss a touch each other! It’s long overdue but dreams come true even when it seemed impossible…what great care you have given them! It’s truly “Gods work” that you came along and help these innocent beings feel happiness and end their entrapment. You are all proof that Angels Walk The Earth

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much Brent! 😍

[@kathy749]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you! 😊

[@Anita-ji5hr]

Wow! Really loved that sweet encounter. It just seemed like they really wanted to touch each other after years of isolation. Apollo will be on board soon and hopefully the trio will have lots of wrestling and nuzzling together in their future. Merry Christmas boo boo bears!

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Anita, and to you too!

[@KLG777]

They were just waiting for the day ❤❤❤❤❤

[@peterclegg2609]

You guys truly are angels😇😇❤️❤️

[@janet-margaretashton3688]

I have great hopes for all 3 once Apollo has gained some confidence and is less frightened of the space 🙏🏻❤️🥰😍

[@patdoe5242]

So heart warming and wonderful

[@sylviekins]

What a gift, to watch this video of these lovely bears❤❤❤. Thank you🙏🥰

[@HKAAF]

Our pleasure! 🥰

[@shannonthompson2540]

The very first few moments of them together, it was almost as if they were saying to each other, "we made it, and we're safe now." Maybe they'll even have a few cubs to celebrate freedom ❤

[@Sweetlyfe]

They don’t breed them at AA, as that would mean that the cubs would have to live out their long lives in captivity.

[@frogwobbler]

Omg you’re so right! It looks as though they have been waiting for this moment for years.

[@lynnwiltshire6220]

Soooooo beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you!

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

(🐻+🐻)+❤=>🥳💞

[@bernadetteelliott7511]

So incredible to watch..

[@NoName-jq7tj]

Animals are a wonder of the world. 🐻 🐕 🐈 🦈 🐟 🦁 🐅 🦅 🦢 🐦 🐇 🦫🐿️🐳 🐶 🐁 🐹

[@user-bz7hb9vz7m]

Agreed.

[@lindastanley229]

Thankyou to everyone involved.i couldnt be happier for these darling bears.xx

[@Tori-dr6jh]

Incredible, best day ever ❤

[@anjahoffmann6924]

Wundervolle, gefühlvolle Wesen die einander achten und respektieren ❤ unglaublich schön ❤ von Herzen danke liebes Team das ihr das möglich macht!

[@elizabethstolle1793]

What a beautiful facility❤️❤️

[@anniesmith536]

Just beautiful..Wow go Apollo....its still going to take some time....I cant believe the amazing work you guys do to help these bears... Merry christmas to everyone at A.A and Ellie!!

[@tammyspurdle9208]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@maywentworth223]

😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@frankoradix2745]

Wunderbar❤️

[@user-ln8hp4vt5z]

Thank you Hero’s for Sharing 🙏.

[@Astrid-vw6zc]

good to see them together and happily playing

[@karenlipman7545]

Just beautiful x 😊💚

[@ac8907]

Rescuing bears from the bile farms is so joyful 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@el3197]

So very happy for them that they are in a safe place❤❤❤thank you for taking care of them 👼🙏

[@ChristellefilledeDIEU34700]

thank you so much GOD BLESS YOU ✝✝🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@HKAAF]

You are so welcome

[@cherrylgibson6714]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for everything that you do for non-human animals. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lilgeorge34]

Thank you so much for helping these poor bears get out of a life of misery.❤

[@Bonobo3D]

So beautiful to see the tenderness between the bears. Thank you to all who treat animals with respect and kindness,

[@viviannegoblitschke2857]

Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FLUTTERYO]

SO AWESOME THAT THEY NOW HAVE A BETTER LIFE THAN WHAT THEY WERE GIVEN BEFORE ❤ ❤❤

[@nancychestnut8928]

They're so gentle with each other. I'm so thankful they're reunited and can relax and have a friend.