Pupy

The eye, forehead, and right ear of Kenya, female African elephant

What We Know So Far About Pupy and Kenya’s Passing

December 18, 2025

We want so deeply to express our sorrow over the deaths of African elephants Pupy and Kenya. Part of what we want to do is create a sense of connection between you and the elephants, but sometimes it means we share more difficult moments, not just happy ones. We know…...

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Right side of Pupy. female African elephant's face

A Visit to Pupy’s Resting Place

November 3, 2025

Volume up to hear from Michele. When an elephant passes away at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we try to pick a place to lay them to rest that was special for them in their lives or is in a particularly beautiful place that suits their spirit. For Pupy’s final resting place,…...

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Female African elephant Pupy looks straight ahead with tall grass behind her

Pupy Made the Most of Sanctuary

October 17, 2025

We’ll always remember the first time we saw Pupy barreling out of the trees here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, her skin tinted leaf-green from finally being able to run around in the trees and bushes of the habitat. That’s the freedom that she always deserved, after years of living on…...

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Female African elephant Pupy stands in a mud wallow covered in mud and surrounded by green trees

From Michele: Thoughts on Pupy

October 13, 2025

Our whole Elephant Sanctuary Brazil family is continuing to deal with the loss of Pupy, who in her short few months at sanctuary, built a deep and meaningful place in our hearts. We want to share some thoughts from caregiver Michele, who spent the majority of her time with Pupy…...

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Sunday Smile: Pupy’s Good Days

October 12, 2025

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Female African elephant Pupy walks toward the camera with trees and greenery in the background

In Memoriam: Share Your Thoughts on Pupy

October 11, 2025

We’ve had an outpouring of support and shared sorrow from many of our sanctuary family. Pupy made an impact on thousands across the world and she never even knew–though we believe that she could feel the positive energy across the miles. We’ll continue to share our thoughts about Pupy as…...

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