Maia

Guille and Maia Enjoy a Drink

During a sunny afternoon, Maia and Guillermina were near the barn, after foot trimming, and we decided to give them the option for a bath and a nice, cool drink from the hose. Though we do have water troughs throughout the sanctuary and there is one right where they are…...

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Five Elephants Together

Depending on the day and how they are feeling, the elephants will either spend time together or split up into groups. Sometimes the Powerpuff Girls will stick together while Maia and Guillermina have some time on their own. Other times it’s Guille and Bambi with Maia across the creek and…...

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Maia and Guille Share Meals

During the rainy season when there is plenty of grazing for the elephants, we try to mix things up and not always feed them along the fenceline, if it can be done safely. The other day, Maia and Guille’s location presented the perfect opportunity to feed them away from the…...

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Maia’s Responses to Guille’s Behavior

Guillermina brings with her a playful attitude. Her exuberance could be because of her youth – or it could simply be a part of her personality. We will learn more as she gets older and settles in with the other elephants over time. ...

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Maia Makes Guille’s Training Interesting

In her charming way, Maia is making training slightly more challenging by wanting to come and join in during Guille’s sessions. When Maia is there, it’s nearly impossible to get anything substantial done. Sometimes Scott will work a little with one elephant and then switch to the other; sometimes he…...

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Sunday Smile: A Very Muddy Maia

There are things that elephants know that we, as humans, often lose track of; one of those things is the fact that sometimes it can be freeing to just get dirty and do what feels right in the moment.  While we humans might be trying to polish and shine things…...

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