Blogs

Bambi is Attentive to Maia

Maia has been enjoying her time in Yard 5, spending days on the far side of the creek, about as far into the habitat as she can go. Recently when she returned for dinner with the group, Bambi was extra attentive to her, walking right over, smelling her, and being…...

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What Lady Really Wants

As an elephant caregiver, you constantly have to evaluate whether your thoughts about what an individual wants or needs match their actual desires. We never want to make assumptions that, just because they seem content for the time being, they aren’t looking for more in their days. That’s why freedom…...

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Rana’s Reunion With Her Friends

After Rana’s second trip to the male Asian habitat, we opened the yard for her and she hurried back to her friends – and to a little trumpet party. Maia, Bambi, and Mara were enjoying the dirt and Guille was standing nearby after saying hello to the three of them.…...

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Rana’s Second Trip to the Male Habitat

Rana seems to have enjoyed her trip to the male Asian habitat significantly – so much so that she let Scott know she was ready for another afternoon in the new yard. He found Rana stationed by the gate going into Yard 1, which is the first gate she would…...

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Sunday Smile: Guillermina’s Youthful Energy

This week’s Sunday Smile features Guillermina herself, with her personality shining through, as always. She is still working on coming into herself and finding her place in the world of sanctuary. But none of that seems to stop her from frequently finding joy in a simple moment. Here, Guille is…...

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Going In, Going Out: Guille and the Chute

It was a busy morning at the annex in Yard 4, where we sometimes do checkups on the elephants. There’s also a small yard there where Mara and Bambi especially like to graze. Bambi hasn’t always been a fan of the annex, but is getting much better about spending time…...

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