Blogs

More Caregiver Interactions With Rana

We’ve talked before about Rana building relationships with caregivers and how she tends to test them to see how present they will be during interactions. Truth be told, Scott and Kat have never been subject to this, but all other caregivers have trials she seems to put them through....

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All Six Girls Wandering

Lady decided recently that she wanted to return to the male Asian yard. She is very clear about letting us know when and where she wants to go. In this case, she went to the area where the female and male gates connect and stared out in that direction. So,…...

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Guillermina and the Foxes

The daylight hours are shorter and shorter lately due to the change in seasons, so oftentimes it’s dark not long after elephant dinner time. So though this video might look like it was taken in the middle of the night, it was actually just about an hour after the evening…...

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Sunday Smile: Maia is Ready For Her Close Up

For this week’s Sunday Smile, we bring to you a delightful view of Miss Maia’s lovely trunk. She was in the process of enjoying a bite of hay when we snapped this picture. May you always enjoy your meals as much as Maia does....

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Up Close With the Powerpuff Girls

The days are getting shorter as the seasons change here in Brazil. That means the sun is getting lower and lower on the horizon each night at dinner time. But that doesn’t stop the elephants from knowing when it’s time to eat. Here, Mara and Bambi have headed toward the…...

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EleFact Friday: More Tusk Trivia

After last week’s EleFACT, we received many questions about trimming tusks on elephants. We’re back today with more details and further explanation of the process....

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