Happy #MoonBearMonday everyone!

The first sweltering days of summer have arrived at our Vietnam and China sanctuaries, which can mean only one thing – time to get in the pool!

Rescued moon bears absolutely love cooling off and relaxing in the water. They swim, they wrestle, they splash and sometimes they just sit in the shallows with their favourite treat and watch the world go by.

Jasper and Aussie

It’s all smiles at this moon bear pool party as Jasper and Aussie emerge from the water’s edge.

Jasper

Gorgeous Jasper watches the world go by from the shallows.

Thomas and Jenoe

Thomas’ face is the picture of innocence as his pool party for one is interrupted by Jenoe. In his efforts to keep his tasty browse for himself, Thomas holds on with both hands – and a foot as well.

Harvey and Prince

Harvey relaxes in a prime pool-side pose to watch Prince and his opponent in the Moon Bear Pool Wrestling Championships.

Birgit

Beautiful Birgit floats away on her back, enjoying her favourite snack.

Rain and Nora JamJack

When they arrived at our Vietnam sanctuary as cubs, twins Nora Jamjack and Rain couldn’t be kept out of the pool – and once even enjoyed a dip in some bubble bath.

Merlin (front) and Olly (behind)

On an especially hot day there was no keeping these two from the pool. Just as our photographer tried to capture their relaxation, a butterfly fluttered into shot, landing momentarily on Merlin’s nose. The picture captures our gentle giant exhaling, blowing the butterfly back into the air with his warm breath. An idyllic moment.

Milagro and Amara

Best pals Milagro and Amara enjoy a friendly tussle in our Vietnam sanctuary pool.

Milagro

But Milagro is left a little bit ruffled – perhaps the water was too cold?

Bela and Isis

The fun is just about to start as this playful couple at our Vietnam bear sanctuary prepare to chase each other around the pool.

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