All of the animals at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil become part of our hearts and our lives–and we know they do the same with yours. By now, our sanctuary family understands the importance of space to elephant healing; it’s something we’ve written about extensively, and also something you’ve been witness to…...
Maia’s Emotional Path
It is both promising and fascinating to see Maia approaching Bambi, Mara, and Rana lately and how she has chosen to go about the possibility of building relationships. The dynamics between each individual elephant here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil are complex and those intertwined relationships impact how the herd functions…...
Video: First Steps to Freedom
The story of each elephant here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil is unique and, when we stop to look back, the work that each individual has done to heal is awe-inspiring. Elephants are remarkable in their power to overcome past challenges and understand the opportunities their new lives hold for them.…...
Sanctuary Memories: Moments of Light
As part of our monthly Sanctuary Memory Series, we are sharing some thoughts from Scott about the feeling that elephants communicate – knowingly or unknowingly – when they arrive at sanctuary. Scott and Kat believe that they are the lucky residents of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, because they get to witness…...


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