Elephant Diary

This is probably my favorite video yet because it shows the level of physical recovery possible at sanctuary and how extraordinary Guida is. As many of you know, Guida and Maia arrived here together after a lifetime performing in circus. They were confiscated and kept on chains for years while…...

Guida was an eating machine today. Our usually dainty lady was scarfing and grabbing this morning. She ate her breakfast normally it was her grazing that was out of character. She’s usually very picky and methodical, eating only the best parts of her favorite grasses and leaves. Today she seemed…...

  Guida decided she wanted breakfast delivered this morning. While Maia came back to the barn to eat, Guida was MIA. Scott went for a ride to search her out and found Guida contentedly grazing on the other side of the creek. While the grass here is much shorter, it’s…...

This is Guida walking to dinner. Not remotely as fast as Maia, but speedy for her. And yes, the property is truly stunning right now. Very happy elephants with the many grasses to choose from. Many of the grasses are currently about belly high on an elephant. For those who…...