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A Special Group of Volunteers

May 19, 2019

People often ask if we have a volunteer program set up, and our response is no. We don’t, but we did have a special group come this week. They have volunteered at other elephant sanctuaries, and after pages of warnings about heat, bugs, and how basic life and accommodations were…...

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Maia

Maia Zoomies!

May 16, 2019

Guida had her silly moment yesterday, where Maia wasn’t sure she wanted to join in, and today was Maia’s turn. We heard lots of commotion from the girls this morning before breakfast. Since we live up the hill, we have the ability to run down and check anything out at…...

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Maia

A Really Silly Moment

May 15, 2019

This morning was one of those mornings that the girls have a really silly moment that comes out of nowhere. Guida was walking down the path, at a decent clip, and heard something. Not sure what, but it was enough to send her heading back to Maia, ears out, to…...

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Guida

Miss Guida: Radiant as Ever

May 12, 2019

Beautiful Miss Guida This evening Maia and Guida had dinner in one of their old favorite spots. There’s a path that cuts diagonally across the 4th yard, from the pond to the entrance of the 5th yard. The girls followed down that path into a hidden pasture, one of the…...

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A Significant Step Back for Thailand

May 10, 2019

With parts of the world taking progressive action in regards to elephants, Thailand is choosing to take a significant step back. Thailand is planning to allow the export of elephants once again. The article states “For the elephants to be exported, he said that it must be assured that they…...

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Rana

Rana Rumbles and Trumpets

May 6, 2019

This video proves that Rana is ridiculously charming no matter what vocalization she makes. If you listen carefully, you can hear Maia and Guida off in the distance. Around the five second mark, you can hear a trumpet. Just after that, there’s a good closeup of Rana’s ‘finger,’ and you…...

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