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GFAS Award
Named Outstanding International Sanctuary
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants is proud to announce that we have received the 2022 award for Outstanding International Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)...

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Be a part of giving captive elephants in Latin America a second chance: a beautiful life at our first sanctuary,  Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.

The Crisis Facing Elephants and How We Are Helping

BUILDING  ∙  RESCUING  ∙  REHABILITATING

Mendoza elephants at zoo

THE GLOBAL CRISIS FACING ELEPHANTS

Thousands of captive elephants in zoos and circuses around the world are suffering. Year after year of isolation…Read More

Guida, Scott and Kat

OVER 40 COMBINED YEARS OF ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE

CEO and co-founder Scott Blais carries a lifetime of experience, working both with and for captive elephants… Read More

RanaBambi

OUR INITIAL PROJECT: ELEPHANT SANCTUARY BRAZIL

Because we are committed to identifying opportunities where we can have the greatest impact… Read More

Provide Elephants with Room to Roam

We need your help to be able to rescue more elephants.

Currently, the male Asian barn and first yard are complete, and work continues on the fencing for yards 2 and 3. The female African barn is ready, and the first 3 yards are constructed. What the elephants need now is more ‘Room to Roam’. This expansion of the female African habitat will allow the space necessary so that those elephants can not only heal at sanctuary, but can thrive. This healing space is also required for us to be able to offer a home to additional elephants other than Kuky, Pupy, and Kenya.

Meet Our Elephants!

Whether you adore Maia’s quirky ways and keep her close to your heart as she finds a new level of emotional strength, have a soft spot for Rana, her sweet vocalization and appreciation of everyday joys, would like to take Lady and her ailing body under your wing, embrace Mara because you are enamored with her sweet face and charmed by her innocence, think that Bambi’s energy livens up the herd, or are enamored by Guille’s youthful spunk, you can show them some extra love and support. You can become their Ele-Guardian or buy them a special gift from the Wishlist.

Guille

Guille is an exuberant young elephant who has livened up sanctuary life for elephants and humans!

Their Life ∙ Their Home ∙ Their Healing ∙ Our Responsibility

Blog Posts & News

Frolic in the Pond

On a recent afternoon, one of our caregivers-in-training heard some happy sounding trumpets, but couldn’t see where they were coming from. She could see Bambi and Mara, who were quiet…

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Lady Rumbles to Rana

Lady recently decided that she wanted to spend time in the male Asian yard, and soon Rana let us know she was also interested in the area. Rana had received…

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Trunks and Treasures Auction and Event Details

Get ready for a week of excitement! Our very 1st Trunks & Treasures: An Online Auction and Virtual Event for Elephants is right around the corner, with the auction running…

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 NEW TEE DESIGNS & MORE! 

Several new designs and new merchandise for the whole family.

Show you care with what you wear. These items can act as a conversation starter to help educate others about the impact captivity has on such intelligent beings and why sanctuary is their solution. They can also be worn simply to bring joy to your own day.

More colors and styles available!

SHOW YOU CARE WITH WHAT YOU WEAR!