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Day 3: Kenya Has a Lot To Say

July 6, 2025

Today is day 3 of Kenya’s journey to the sanctuary. It was warmer last night and Kenya was feeling sleepy. The caravan stopped at a hotel briefly and Kenya and her team got some rest — everybody except Walter, who stayed by Kenya’s side. They woke to a lovely clear day, a beautiful sunrise, and the sounds of a rumbly Kenya requesting breakfast. As the team pulled away from the hotel, Kenya was very vocal. If you listen close to the end of this video, you may be able to hear her express herself loudly as the truck got on the road.

—— This is an update on Kenya’s relocation from Ecoparque Mendoza, Argentina, to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, a 2,800-acre natural sanctuary. Kenya was brought to Mendoza at 4 years old and has lived her entire life alone in a sterile zoo environment. Now, at 44 years of age, her life is about to change dramatically. She will have the space to roam, make her own decisions, and explore natural behaviors like foraging for food and bathing in the mud. In addition, for the first time in decades, she’s going to have the opportunity to have a new friendship with another elephant, Pupy.

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Comments(9)

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    Katherine says
    July 6, 2025 at 2:56 pm

    Such good news and wonderful progress!

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    Katherine says
    July 6, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Such good news ! Love the trumpet like sounds

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    Katherine says
    July 6, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Love the trumpet like sounds

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    Tammy says
    July 6, 2025 at 3:09 pm

    What a lil sweetheart she is and yes those sweet rumbles of hers makes you even more excited for her to finally be home! So so glad things are going great for you all even the town residents had to take a peek at Kenya it’s not often well actually never you get to see an African Elephant basically in your backyard how cool is that she seems to be loving it too! Happy trails everyone can’t wait til the next video much love and hugs from Minnesota 💞🐘🦋

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    Barbara L Smith says
    July 6, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    A new world awaits, Kenya. I love you.🐘❤️🌹

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    Doe Fowler says
    July 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    Wonderful Team Kenya! May a whole host of angels surround you all on the journey and beyond. You are amazing! Love to Kenya and all from Florida, USA. 🐘🌸🌴☀️

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    Beth says
    July 6, 2025 at 6:15 pm

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘You are an amazing spirit, Kenya!

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      Amanda Heller says
      July 6, 2025 at 9:05 pm

      We are so happy Kenya is almost to her new home. We loved her trumpet sounds. God bless to her and all of her team. You all are Earth Angels. We’re looking forward to your next post.

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    Sheryd says
    July 7, 2025 at 1:19 pm

    Such a special story. We went to an elephant sanctuary in Asia (Laos) a few months ago and were thrilled to see elephants interacting with each other in a natural environment. T they’re trying very hard to stop riding the elephants and to let them live in peace. Safe journey, Kenya!

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