5.6.2026 by Mervi, Photos by SpreewaldMarion
This time the memory article is about the bond between baby Knut and his keeper Thomas Dörflein.
Many of us had the privilege to witness these lovele scenes ‘live’ and the photos bring back many Beautiful memories of our Dream Team.
The Summer 2007 really was the year TwothousandandKnut!
Knut loved to tease his keepers.
Massage for Daddy
Helping Daddy with the cleaning of the enclosure
Tender moments after the work
It’s hard to believe so many years have passed since these photos were taken. Sometimes it feels like yesterday …
I’m sure I’m speaking for us all when I say that knowing the miracle baby bear Knut and his loving keeper was something very special. They brightened up our lives – and they still do!
The happy days are gone but the memories of them never fade.

















Dear Mervi,
Yes, unforgettable times…so precious….
xo k-j
Was für schöne Bilder! 💓😍
Dear Mervi!
Thank you for the wonderful pictures.
Hugs
Ludmila
Ja, liebe Mervi,
diese Zeit bleibt unvergessen und jedes Foto ruft diese wunderbaren Erinnerungen wieder hervor.
Danke für die schönen Fotoauswahl von Knut als Baby bis zum Teenager
Liebe Grüße
Britta-Gudrun
Dear Mervi!
‘Everything comes to an end.’ Depending on the context, this phrase can make you feel either happy or deeply sad. In this case, it makes us double sad. We would have loved so much for the fairy tale to continue, or at least to have a happy ending… The only thing that comforts us is the thought that the two of them are now back together and happy.
Spreewaldmarion has taken some beautiful photos of our dream team, which bring back the fondest memories of this time.
Thank you!
Hugs
Anke
Es war ein Geschenk an dieser “so wunderbaren und doch so bitter- süßen Geschichte” teilhaben zu dürfen…
In unserem Herzen, in der Erinnerung und durch all’ die schönen Fotos leben Knut und Thomas Dörflein weiter…🐻❄️💖💖
Mervi and Spreewaldmarion
Thank you for showing these tender monents between Knut and Thomas which remain strong so many years later.
A bond has kept us all together ever since.
Solche wunderschönen Erinnerungen…
Vielen Dank, liebe Mervi! ❤️🐻❄️❤️
Beautiful moments, father and son. We will never forget. Thanks for the precious photos.
Molly