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Animal Reunions

Season 34 Episode 13 | 53m 55s | WETA Passport

What happens when people are reunited with the wild animals with which they forged a deep bond years ago? Will these gorillas, elephants, cheetahs and chimpanzees still recognize their human caregivers and how will they react? That is the premise of this program which also raises the question whether wild creatures can really experience emotions like joy, devotion, and love.

Aired: 03/30/16 | Expires: 03/29/26 | Rating: NR

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Extras From This Episode

• Animal Reunions | Preview

  Preview: S34 Ep13 | 39s

• Bedtime at the Elephant Orphanage

  Clip: S34 Ep13 | 1m 17s

• Gorilla Reunites with Old Friend

  Clip: S34 Ep13 | 2m 23s

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