Baby Relaxes in the Pond

Until now, Baby has been spending time wandering the yards and poking around the pond, mostly keeping to the outskirts of the water and not getting in for a soak. Recently, we’ve seen her looking muddy on her feet and her face, so we know she’s been playing there and splashing herself–we just haven’t seen her submerge.

We can now officially say without a doubt that Baby has taken time to relax and soak in the pond. In this video, she even takes a seat in the mud before she reclines further. The pond is not fully filled at the moment. The care team added a new type of clay that will hopefully allow the space to retain a good amount of water, rather than soaking up the moisture into the ground. Now that we know Baby is interested in getting in, we’ll be filling it more.

Baby seems relaxed in the moment, as the birds sing and the palms sway gently in the wind. It’s a substantial development for Baby, though it might seem small to some. If we continue to see a very muddy Baby, we’ll know that she’s found a new favorite spot.

Comments(17)

Diane S. says
August 5, 2026 at 2:08 pm

I am so happy for Baby, this is truly wonderful to see!
Barb says
August 5, 2026 at 2:14 pm

Well, that was so wonderful to see Baby relaxing in the pond!
Frances says
August 5, 2026 at 2:34 pm

Wonderful to see her so relaxed and enjoying the water
Doe Fowler says
August 5, 2026 at 2:34 pm

YES! Congratulations Baby and Team Baby on this wonderful milestone. All smiles here now. TY!!
Melodee Neubauer says
August 5, 2026 at 2:50 pm

Baby’s In The Pond!! Hooray!
What a Darling❣️💦🐘
She has taken a Big step and is really enjoying herself.
Baby is making great progress from when she first arrived. She clearly is secure and LOVES her new home🥰
Sharon Klesse says
August 5, 2026 at 2:56 pm

This is wonderful! What a blessing that she gets to finally enjoy what an elephant instinctively wants to do!!
Jane says
August 5, 2026 at 2:56 pm

She has such a look of happiness on the lovely face 💕
Ada says
August 5, 2026 at 4:32 pm

Look at her enjoy her very own Baby pool! I love seeing her enjoy her muddy bath🥰
Sue says
August 5, 2026 at 4:33 pm

What a beautiful sight to behold and to hear! I hope Baby has indeed found another favorite spot. It must have taken quite a bit of courage to step into the water not knowing how deep it was or how steady she might be, she is so brave and love seeing her continue to explore and try new things!!! Thank you as always for sharing these amazing moments! Love and hugs ❤️🐘❤️
Maureen says
August 5, 2026 at 5:46 pm

What a wonderful thing to watch! Baby is enjoying becoming her best self and a good pond soak is an important and exciting part of that. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Terry says
August 5, 2026 at 10:00 pm

How wonderful! Getting into the pond and really getting muddy is no small baby step!!!😉
Bonnie says
August 6, 2026 at 2:10 am

Baby has her own mud spa and she loves it
Carol says
August 6, 2026 at 4:29 am

Baby is becoming more confident
Karen L. Hilliard says
August 6, 2026 at 8:55 am

She looked like she was really soaking in her paradise there a few times. Maybe she’s still asking herself is this real, am I really in this beautiful place?
Yes you are beautiful girl!!!
Alida says
August 6, 2026 at 5:20 pm

It’s so heartwarming seeing Baby so relaxed and becoming an ele and a beautiful one at that! She’s precious, thank you S4E, you’re doing a such wonderful work in providing them and specially Baby now with a life they deserve ✨🙌❤️
Susie says
August 9, 2026 at 9:39 am

So happy that at last Baby has been in the pond.
Totally submerged & enjoying herself. Great to see.
Susie says
August 9, 2026 at 9:40 am

So happy that at last Baby has been in the pond.
Totally submerged & enjoying herself. Great to see.

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