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A Conversation After Dinner

September 18, 2025

VOLUME UP! On a recent evening after dinner, Guille had finished her meal before Maia and Bambi, so she came to the fence near where Kat was standing, seeming to seek out some affection. Most of the time she doesn’t look for attention from humans, and it feels as though she prefers the company of her sisters. That’s an ideal response, since it’s healthier for them to spend most of their time in elephant company. 

Since she seemed interested in an interaction, Kat thought it would be a good opportunity for some training practice since Guille likes the mental engagement and to show how smart she is. They did a few basic behaviors so that Guille could have her fence time, which she sees Bambi get twice daily for her meds, and she got some extra fruit as a treat for doing everything she was asked to do. Perfectly, of course. 

Eventually, Maia and Bambi finished their meals and decided to join Guille, positioning themselves on either side of her. Guille’s excitement at her friends’ arrival caused her to vocalize in her unique Guillermina way. Maia takes a turn making noises, using the squeak that usually calls Bambi to her side. As usual, it worked, and Bambi crossed over to stand next to Maia. For her part, Guille found a bit of leftover hay and busied herself with that. It was a brief-but-sweet moment between three friends who obviously care about each other very much.

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Comments(11)

  1. REPLY
    Ada says
    September 18, 2025 at 2:12 pm

    The sweetest🥹🥰Such lovely girls!

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    Barbara L Smith says
    September 18, 2025 at 5:11 pm

    Kat, Bambi, Maia and Guille had a nice chat.🥰

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    Terry says
    September 18, 2025 at 11:11 pm

    Guille smiles!!! What party girls they are!😁

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    Patricia says
    September 19, 2025 at 2:28 am

    I love you girls! And a special smoochie for the divine Miss Guille! 😘😘😘

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    Bonnie says
    September 19, 2025 at 2:47 am

    Boy they love kat and so chatty with her kat they miss you so much Sara question do you ever go to see the girls

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      Sara says
      September 19, 2025 at 11:59 am

      I’ve never met the African elephants, but I have met the Asian elephants a little while back. I only observed from a distance out of respect. But wow!

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    Johnny says
    September 19, 2025 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you GSE for providing a sanctuary for us to leave our world behind, if only for a few minutes. You are a reminder that humans are capable of great, noble acts.

    Plus I just love your girls!

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    Julie says
    September 19, 2025 at 1:43 pm

    My guess: Left to right, Maia, Guille, Bambi. Am I right?

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      Sara says
      September 19, 2025 at 1:45 pm

      You got it!

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    Doe says
    September 19, 2025 at 2:33 pm

    Besties! 🐘 💛 Kat!!

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    Joan Pocius says
    November 7, 2025 at 8:33 am

    Awe, that’s my good girl. Thank you all for caring for these sweet gentle giants. I love hearing updates about Guille.
    Have a blessed day. 🙏

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