Elephant Diary

Maia’s Muddy Morning

August 17, 2023

Because the clouds are hiding and it’s very dry at the moment, the theme for the time being is keeping wet. The ponds, water troughs, and mud wallows are getting lots of use by all of the elephants. ...

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Mara’s Nice Cold Drink

August 16, 2023

Your eyes are not deceiving you: this video is in slow motion, which is a great way to see how adept Miss Mara is at using her trunk to get good and hydrated. During a quick visit to the sanctuary, Dr. Trish caught this minute of Mara drinking from the…...

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Bambi’s Muddy Mornings

August 14, 2023

While the elephants have ponds and other water sources, they seem to have some extra love for the mud wallows lately. There are several spread throughout the habitat, so the girls can stop for a splash and a good coating if they’re feeling particularly hot or dry. ...

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Sunday Smile: Mara’s Relaxing Afternoon

August 13, 2023

This week’s Sunday Smile features a very relaxed Mara. After breakfast one morning, she found one of the little piles of hay that are spread throughout the habitat. They aren’t hidden, but they’re scattered in different areas each day with the idea that looking for them will keep the elephants’…...

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Maia and Guille At the Mud Wallow

August 7, 2023

Though it’s technically considered winter here at the sanctuary, it’s actually the hottest part of the year for us. Hot days make for lazy, sleepy elephants who are napping, in search of shade, or hanging out by the mud wallow or pond. The cooler evenings allow them to explore more…...

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Sunday Smile: Bambi’s Bite of Hay

August 6, 2023

This week’s Sunday Smile is an appreciation of a healthy breakfast. Each morning, all of the elephants are given produce and hay as a way to supplement the food they get from daily grazing. Here, Bambi has taken a nice sized bite of hay, knowing there is plenty more to…...

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