Elephant Diary

Maia and Guillermina Enjoy Their Palms

September 30, 2023

Generally, Maia and Guillermina are pretty fast eaters. It’s best not to feed them before the other ladies have been located and fed, otherwise they might just head over and try to share in their sisters’ food. So caregiver Shirlei was keeping an eye on the two of them, offering…...

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Maia Brings a Snack to Dinner

September 27, 2023

During the afternoon, since Lady was in the male Asian yard, the other five elephants had access to Yards 4 and 5. We found Rana, Mara, Bambi, and Guillermina in Yard 4 around dinnertime, but Maia did not show up with the group. Since we know Maia loves her food,…...

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It’s Bambi’s 3rd Re-Birthday!

September 26, 2023

As of today, Bambi has officially been a resident of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil for three years. That’s three years of learning, growth, relationship building, deciding to make her own choices, and becoming part of a herd that’s perhaps helped her find her way to a beautiful sanctuary life. ...

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Lady Seeks New Scenery

September 25, 2023

Toward the end of the dry season, Lady tends to stay a little bit closer to the barn than she might during the rainy season. We believe it’s because there’s less of the green grass she prefers in the back of Yard 5, where she likes to spend her time. ...

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Sunday Smile: Up Close With Maia and Guille

September 24, 2023

Have you ever tried to take a selfie where you and your friend are perfectly centered? It can be more difficult than you expect. This week’s Sunday Smile shows Maia and Guillermina side by side, getting their photo taken – and it seems like they’re perhaps trying to prepare for…...

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The Girls Come To Dinner Slowly

September 23, 2023

One of the truly wonderful things about sanctuary is that, even in the dry season, there are small green spots where the girls can graze. There’s an area now where the grass was cut at just the right time last year and, thanks to the little rain we got, it’s…...

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