Damian Aspinall
Damian Aspinall had a rather unusual upbringing. His father, John, had founded Howletts Wild Animal Park back in 1957, and this is where young Damian spent most of his childhood. Situated in Kent, England, the park is over 700 acres long and is home to a diverse array of exotic animals.
It was on this estate that Damian claims he formed a special bond with the resident gorillas. In fact, he was practically raised by one.