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Day 3: Scott Answers Your Kenya Questions

July 6, 2025

Scott and Nacho, the director of Ecoparque Mendoza, talk about how Kenya is doing, the success of Argentina’s initiative to relocate their elephants to sanctuary, the (very minor) mechanical hiccup the experienced with the truck, the massive support they’re receiving on their journey, and so much more.

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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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  1. REPLY
    Ada says
    July 6, 2025 at 7:19 pm

    So excited for this beautiful girl. I can’t wait to see her home, explore, thrive, and just be happy in the environment where she belongs. Hopefully, she and Pupy create a bond as well.

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    Bonnie says
    July 6, 2025 at 8:08 pm

    Sara what happened to the video it said this video has been removed by the uploader did receive two of the same early morning when they were getting back on the road

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      Sara says
      July 6, 2025 at 8:24 pm

      I updated the link. It should work now!

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    Bonnie says
    July 6, 2025 at 8:10 pm

    video was Scott answering questions

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    Doe Fowler says
    July 7, 2025 at 10:07 am

    Notable quotable from the video…
    “Small spaces are not where elephants belong. Captivity is not where elephants belong.”
    – Scott Blais
    Love you Team Kenya! You are 🐘 angels. May your passion and action inspire others around the World to preserve, protect, and even re-imagine wide open spaces for 🐘 and all wildlife. 🙏🏻

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    Bonnie says
    July 8, 2025 at 12:26 am

    Thank you Sara

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