Rescued Bald Eagle Playing With Stuffed Toy Like a Kid Is Melting Hearts originally appeared on PetHelpful.
We could all learn a thing or two from our furry friends. One lesson is that we need to make time to play. No matter what age you are, we all need time to unwind. Whether you invite a group of friends to a game night or decide to put together a puzzle solo, finding entertaining activities to do can help us humans relax.
A Bald Eagle, who goes by the name Aurora, is not shy about getting in some play time. In a video from the @christinescritters TikTok, this eager eagle is playing with a stuffed toy just like a little kid, and she’s melting hearts all over the internet.
This birdie knows how to have a good time! As shown in the clip, Aurora is having too much fun during her bath time. @christinescritters put in the text overlay, “Enjoy watching Aurora play with her stuffed fish toy in her pool,” and there’s no question that people are entertained by this bird splashing around with her little fish.
The video goes on to explain a bit about Aurora’s past. @christinescritters added, “Notice when she flaps how much shorter her left wing is than her right. For anyone that is new here, Aurora was hit by a truck 11years ago and badly damaged her left wing.” Poor, Aurora!
“She is now 12 years old and has been unflighted for 11 of those years. She is unable to return to the wild, so [she] has her forever home here,” they finished.
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That makes this moment even more meaningful. This eagle has overcome horrible circumstances, and Aurora can still find pleasure in simple things like playing with a stuffed toy. She isn’t only enjoying her days at her forever home. According to the post caption, Aurora has helped them “educate thousands of people about the dangers these beautiful birds face in the wild.”
Eagles are hunters, and they use their wings to catch fish and other food, as well as for many other actions like building their large nests. Not being able to fly would be devastating for any eagle. So we’re glad that Aurora has a home, and that she’s in good spirits these days.
@christinescritters has shared Aurora’s journey along with the funny and real moments from her daily life. Don’t think that this particular bath time fun is a fluke. Go ahead and check out this video during another one.
It seems like when there’s water involved, Aurora is going to have a blast. We can’t wait to see what this eagle gets into next!
Rescued Bald Eagle Playing With Stuffed Toy Like a Kid Is Melting Hearts first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.