Blogs

Finding a Joy They Didn’t Have

One of the comments people often share is how different the elephants look after being at the sanctuary. Rana embodies that. So much of the change you see on the outside is because of what happens on the inside. Elephants become more confident, more relaxed, and of course, find a…...

Read more

Papaya Seems To Be a Matter of Taste

Ramba’s caregivers talk to us every day. They send photos, let us know how she’s doing, and sometimes ask questions. We were talking yesterday about her dung, yep poop discussions are par for the course, and we asked if she eats papaya. The girls had never tried it with her.…...

Read more

The Amazon Fires Are Not Directly Affecting Us

News of the fires in the Amazon is starting to reach people around the world, which means messages from those concerned about the girls, us, and the other critters here at the sanctuary. As horrific as the fires are, they are not directly affecting our location. The closest, active, significant…...

Read more

Limited Edition Air Ramba Shirts Are Available Now!

Ramba’s limited edition Air Ramba shirts are now available here → They come in different styles and colors, guys and ladies. $8 from the sale of every garment will go directly towards Ramba’s rescue fund. This design is only available up until August 26th, and then it is no more.…...

Read more

A Slight Change in Ramba’s Flight Itinerary

Lovely Miss Ramba has had a change in her flight itinerary. Don’t worry, nothing drastic, but we like to keep everyone informed. ? Ramba will now be landing in a different airport for her rescue. The equipment needed to offload her in Brasilia is not at the airport, in disrepair,…...

Read more

A New Favorite Hangout Spot for Maia and Rana

Rana on the left and Maia on the right, at the mud wallow just east of the pond. Laughingly, this is one of the most challenging photos to get, although they are there together almost every day. If you go out there while they are together, one of them will…...

Read more