The New African Elephant Barn is Horse Tested and Approved!

Frederick decided to test out the new African Elephant Care Center today. Scott showed me the picture and I asked who the pony was (there are real ponies at the top of the property) because it made Frederick look so tiny. As far as we know, he approves.  ...

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We Have Rain!

We have rain!! Those of you who followed along during the fires last month know that we have been hoping for rain. There have been days where we would get literally 10 drops, sometimes thunder and lightening, but no real rain. Last night we had our first real storm....

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When an Empty Barn is a Welcomed Sight

This morning we arrived to an empty barn, which was a welcomed sight. All elephants are different and we weren’t sure which way Maia and Guida were going to go with their new space....

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Our Lovely Maia Never Short on Food

Our lovely Maia, never short on food. In case the hay on her head wasn’t enough, she loaded up her back and her trunk....

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Maia and Guida’s Bond

For those who may be searching for a bit of levity or love today, here are Maia and Guida. Lately their bond with each other has grown much stronger. They have always spent time together, but recently they want to touch, lean and stand side by side much more often.…...

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Update on Lovely Ramba in Chile

Time for an update on our lovely grandma Ramba in Chile, all bright eyed and bushy tailed in this photo while enjoying some fresh water directly from the hose. Cheeky girl.   Update from Caro (one of Ramba’s caregivers in Chile): “We had a gorgeous and pretty clean day after the…...

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