First Morning on the Road with Pocha and Guillermina

  Good early morning from somewhere in Argentina. Mother and daughter, Pocha and Guillermina are doing well. Guillermina is very settled and an absolute rockstar. Both girls are eating and drinking a little- status quo for first-day travels, which is what we like. Don’t forget, you can also follow along…...

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Argentina Elephant Update and How You Can Help!

Many of you know that almost all elephant rescues have hurdles to overcome, and the Argentinian elephants have faced their fair share. We never know exactly what path an elephant transfer will take, and that requires us to be flexible and determined. Today, we are working to overcome an unexpected…...

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The difference even a day makes

Although Ramba’s time at sanctuary was short, it meant everything. Imagine living for decades without seeing another of your species. We can’t know what Ramba was thinking or feeling over her years in captivity, but it is very likely that she felt truly, utterly alone at times. Yet Ramba had…...

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Mara Lying Down in the Morning

Update on Mara from Friday evening:...

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Cute elephant tushes

    We’re back for EleFACT Friday! Last week, we talked about elephant tusks. But have you heard of elephant tushes? It’s not what you think! Female Asian Elephants don’t have tusks, they have tushes, which are little tusks that seldom protrude more than an inch or two from the…...

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Lady’s New Oil

Lady has continued to prefer hanging out near the barn in Yards 1, 2, & 3 and enjoy her daily foot soaks in the jacuzzi. Our veterinarian team regularly changes her foot care routine as they see how she responds to various treatments. Since her arrival, her left front leg…...

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