Watch These Animals Being Freed For The First Time

Imagine spending your whole life behind bars and then one day you're finally free to feel the grass under your feet. Such is the story of these animals tasting freedom for the very first time. And trust me, some of their reactions will absolutely melt your heart. Freedom in bulk, hundreds of wings taking off in gratitude. After a long rescue, this gentle giant finally heads back to the sea. These three orphan bear cubs, Volga, Naya and Mezac are about to be released into their natural habitat. On a lighter note, good luck explaining this one to the hikers nearby. Straight back to the eucalyptus buffet, home sweet home. These seals were a little hesitant at first, but eventually they went straight into the water with joy. Graceful steps into the mountains where they were always meant to roam. A male hippo finally joins the pod, hoping for calves soon. Five tall friends finally get to stretch their legs in a new home. All eight arms on this octopus were ready to get back into the water. Pigeons released at the International Barcelona Pigeon Race. Some overdressed surfers get their freedom. Rescued, rehabilitated, and ready for release. The skies are clear, the ocean is clear, and it's time to go back to the wild. Bounding into freedom with speed and grace. Back into the open sky, wings cutting through the cold air. Snowy Owl finally earns his freedom. Looks like Sonic forgot his shoes. It's really great for our team to be involved in the first release. You can't imagine how long they've been rehearsing this moment. So there was 49 birds released today. We've still got another 290-odd birds, which will be released over the coming week or two. All these birds have got microchips. We know they've got really high site fidelity, so these birds we've released, most of them actually live at Rabbit Island. So we've got a long-term monitoring program we're going to be doing over the next few years. Rare footage of an albino slow loris being released back into the wild. Nature's original masked bandits are free again. That's me leaving work on a Friday. When you're this big and strong, you definitely need a ceremony to celebrate your release. Every step is slow, but every step is freedom. Another cuddle with a eucalyptus tree. Safe and free again. Once nearly wiped out, every release of the Mexican wolf like this helps rebuild the species. An endangered black-footed ferret returns to the wild. Back to the wild, exactly where this little scavenger thrives. Another bear steps out into freedom. A couple of cheetahs finally get a chance to run free. Playful trumpets and big ears flapping, freedom never looked cuter. And suddenly, every cowboy movie feels jealous. A couple deer get a much-needed date with nature. Basically, nature's living pancake. He didn't even say goodbye. More than 600 white-winged parakeets get back to their happy place. Three orangutans go where they belong. A big win for Ocean Rescue. Back to the waves where they're safe. Back to the swamp, jaws and all. Hey there, we're out here under the old Yonge Bay bridge. We released three white pelicans. These pelicans can finally get back to graceful swimming. Our wonderful staff and volunteers at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. We've had them since around July 1st. Free. Back into their home. The wild's fastest sprinter is home again. Slithering back into the grass, blending in instantly. One of the rarest cats in North America is finally free. Looks like a Pokemon escape episode. Bison returning to the wild in majestic fashion. The seals in that area are not happy right now. After suffering neurological damage, this double-crested cormorant dives into the water, wings ready to work again. Nature's tiniest sprinter just clocked in. A spring bald eagle takes over the skies again. Back to the water, playful as ever. For the humans, it was a spectacle. For the wild horses being released, it was hope restored. Definitely giving humans a side-eye on the way out. A common raven gets a not-so-common release into the wild. Looks like a dating show, but with horns. This bearded dragon is like, stop with the tick-tock already and let me go. An injured and rehabilitated snowy owl returns to the freedom of the skies. African penguins joyfully waddle straight into the waves. Nature's top construction workers clocking in. Launching into the air, fishing career resumed. A majestic crawl back into the swamp on release day. This was the moment Mexican wolves were released into the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area of Arizona. A couple of bighorn sheep get back to wild cardio. He got translocated and is now heading for deer yoga. A rehabilitated pigeon gets its release back into the wild. This bobcat almost can't believe he's back in the wild. Tiny roommates place gently back in their burrow. Previously trapped African gray parrots are released to their home in Cameroon. The parkour champion of monkeys gets his freedom. This great horned owl, orphaned at birth, is ready to fly on its own. A massive loggerhead turtle gets tagged and released. From a loggerhead turtle to a green sea turtle getting to swim in the wild again. A rare seabird given another chance in the wild. One of the world's most trafficked animals is finally free. You can tell these guys are overjoyed to be back in the wild. Cleaning crew of the wild back in business. A monitor lizard slowly crawls back into the wild. Somewhere, a drone just got jealous. A raptor gets back to flapping and loving it. Toronto Wildlife Centre helps free a red-necked grebe. An endangered condor gets another shot at life. Wild mustangs run free across endless plains. Nope, he's not sending a thank you card. Sliding back into the wild, just watch your toes. A creature that survived millions of years gets another chance to keep ruling its waters. This weasel was almost growing impatient. And yes, probably heading straight for someone's coffee beans.