Elephant Diary

Today’s Facebook Live Video With All of the Girls

Scott and Kat joined us today for a Facebook Live with Mara and her sisters. We know that there is some false information and unfortunate lies being spread about the health and treatment of our elephants right now. Our loyal supporters know that we take pride in our transparency and…...

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Mara Races to Eat Before Bambi Arrives

Although we can typically find Mara, Bambi, and Rana together, sometimes one of them will wander off for some alone time. Recently, Mara slipped away from Bambi and Rana, as she occasionally does. Once she was done eating dinner, Bambi eventually began to wander around, looking for her friend. After…...

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Breakfast For Some, Naps For Others

Bambi and Rana were spending time together at breakfast recently and Mara was off on her own. The two made an effort at calling for her – a few trumpets and some rumbles – but nothing like the loud, urgent bellows they’ve made in the past when Mara gets separated…...

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Noises in the Night

When Scott and Kat are at the house in the evenings, they often hear a bit of noise coming from the habitat. Sometimes it can be rumbling or bellowing or trumpeting. Generally they make the decision on whether to go down to check on the elephants based on the energy…...

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Scott and Kat Answer Your Questions (Part 1)

We received an impressive number of questions in response to our invitation to “Ask Us Anything.” Last week, Trish took on the first round of answers, and now Scott and Kat take a turn with another set of your questions. We’ll be back soon with more responses – but, in…...

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Video: Bambi and Rana Enjoy Morning Time Together

We rarely get the opportunity to see Bambi and Rana having some quiet moments together. Scott recently came upon them relaxing together, sharing very close space, and making lovely, quiet rumbles. Once the girls started getting close to the fence, he left, so as not to interfere with their morning…...

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