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Cold Popsicles On a Warm Day

Because of the warm weather, the elephants are using the mud wallows and ponds frequently. Recently, Mara was in the pond at least three times in a day and Lady was taking leisurely dips as well. In addition to having plenty of water to cool down with, we also give…...

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Lady’s Lovely Day

Even when it’s hot outside, Lady knows how to make the best of a day. No matter where she is, when she’s in the mood for fun, she takes advantage of it. At the moment, she’s still in the male Asian yard. She loves the palms there and there are…...

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Maia’s Pre-Breakfast Mud Bath

While Lady was spending time in the male Asian yard, the other elephants were gathered in Yard 5 between the pond and the barn yards. They were in good spirits and a little rumbly. Everyone was relaxed and very near each other rather than being spread out or situated in…...

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Guille and the Water Dispenser

When they’re drinking, most elephants tend to like clean, fresh water. That’s why we clean and fill our water troughs often and why there are stainless steel self-filling water dispensers in the habitat. Sometimes, when elephants take their first drink of water, they pull water up into their noses and…...

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Sunday Smile: Lady Plays Hide and Seek

Lady is still enjoying her time in the male Asian yard, filled with as many palms as she can eat. This week’s Sunday Smile catches Lady in an easygoing mood, as she seems to peek at us through the trees. She clearly knows how smitten we all are with her…...

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Maia and Guillermina Enjoy Their Palms

Generally, Maia and Guillermina are pretty fast eaters. It’s best not to feed them before the other ladies have been located and fed, otherwise they might just head over and try to share in their sisters’ food. So caregiver Shirlei was keeping an eye on the two of them, offering…...

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