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For those of you who have been following Kenya’s journey to sanctuary, we hope you will enjoy this video of her having a fun and relaxing moment in the barn. It took Kenya less than 30 minutes to decide to exit her crate – one of the fastest exits in our experience. She’s explored the barn a little and has dusted and laid down in a giant dirt pile. Kenya is changing colors before our eyes!
She’s also had a bath with the hose and some tasty snacks. Her African elephant energy and mannerisms are already making themselves known. Kenya has started vocalizing and her rumbles are deep and resonant. We’ll share more soon, but let’s welcome our new girl to sanctuary!
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Wim says
July 9, 2025 at 1:30 pmWelcome to the Sanctuary, Kenya. Hope you will enjoy many happy days here in freedom.
Silvia says
July 9, 2025 at 6:13 pmSolo decirles gracias por todo lo que hicieron para que Argentina sea el primer país denLatinoamerica sin elefantes en cautiverio. Aun falta mucho pkr hacer… Sandro tiene que salir del zoológico, también los tres que estan em México y creo que también hay en Chile… Estoy segura que iniciando campañas podremos con quienes les siguen arrebatado su dignidad y su libertad
Chris says
August 17, 2025 at 3:10 pmThat leg action is just hilarious. Kind of playful, kind of trusting, kind of just enjoying new life. I love this.
Dianna Johnson says
July 9, 2025 at 1:34 pmLifting her leg like saying make sure you get all of me. So happy that she is settling in so fast. Needs to get started on her happy carefree life at Sanctuary
Sherry Panick says
July 9, 2025 at 1:41 pmCongratulations!! Job well done by all, especially, Kenya! She definitely wanted OUT OF THAT CRATE! on to her new life! Yay!!! Tonight will be a good sleep for all, hopefully and tomorrow lots to explore – I’m looking forward to new videos 🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
Maria José Agostinho says
July 9, 2025 at 2:45 pmWow!!!! I knew It! I knew It!!!!
Yes!!!!!!!!
Muito obrigada!!!!!!!!!!
Tammy says
July 9, 2025 at 1:42 pmWELCOME HOME KENYA! Oh my goodness she’s sooo happy to be home with everyone pampering her this is exactly what she’s needed her whole life some T. L.C. and just doing elephant things she’s blossomed into a different elephant can’t wait to see what’s next on her exploration list! 🐘🪷💞🦋
Ada says
July 9, 2025 at 1:49 pmSeeing her walk out of that crate was simply amazing. I watched Pupy for almost 9 hours😮💨 to watch her walk out, too. She really is loving that pile of dirt🥰Love this for her and can’t wait to see her and Pupy together. Thank you to your team for making this possible. So much gratitude to you🥰
Julie says
July 9, 2025 at 1:49 pmKenya-boo, I can’t believe this day has come. Many years ago I heard about your situation and also found out about ESB. I have supported ESB with what I can and watched a few elephants come, and sadly go, and no Kenya yet. And now here you finally are. My heart is bursting for you, my dear Kenya. I pray for many, many days of joy at sanctuary for you.
Julie says
July 9, 2025 at 1:52 pmI’m looking for the live stream. I was on it, but I can’t find it. Are we going to be able to watch Kenya live for today?
Sara says
July 9, 2025 at 1:57 pmYou can watch it on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/globalelephants) and it will soon be uploaded to YouTube.
Patricia says
July 9, 2025 at 1:54 pmI was watching you this morning on FB and I think Pupy was watching you, too. You have beautiful eyes. I’m so happy! Love you, Kenya, and all you amazing and wonderful hoomans, THANK YOU!!!
Barbara L Smith says
July 9, 2025 at 1:56 pmI believed Kenya would walk right out the crate. Welcome home lovely girl. I love her leg lifted for the water to hit “that spot here.” I pray she and Pupy become friends. Thank you Scott, Kat , crew and everyone involved in this beautiful rescue.🙏🏽❤️
Jeanine says
July 9, 2025 at 2:00 pmI couldn’t be happier about this. Kenya is at her forever home.❤️❤️❤️
Robin Vitulle says
July 9, 2025 at 2:06 pm🥰🥰🥰. And it only GETS BETTER from here!!!
Yay Kenya!!! Just wait beautiful girl… your LIFE BEGINS NOW!!! Be who you were born to be from now on. ♥️😍😘🐘😘😍♥️
Charlotte says
July 9, 2025 at 2:23 pmKenya’s joy is making us all happy today!! Thank you for bringing her home
Rachel says
July 9, 2025 at 2:27 pmWelcome to your amazing new home Kenya!! Can’t wait to watch you explore and blossom under the Brazilian sun in the most terrific sanctuary for you. Hugs and love sweet girl. 💕
June H. says
July 9, 2025 at 2:28 pmSo happy that Kenya is settling in so fast! She feels at home already! ❤️🐘❤️
Doe Fowler says
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 pmHilarious! I keep watching this video- pure joy. What yoga poses are these, Kenya? Downward Elephant? Warrior Princess 3? Too much… what an intelligent, special being. Welcome Home Warrior Princess! 🙂
Love you. Love and peace to all for a job well done. You rock! Kenya rolls! 🙂
Suzanne Eaton says
July 9, 2025 at 2:58 pmWELCOME HOME TO SANCTUARY beautiful and feisty Kenya. When I saw you slam that gate open I thought “this girl knows what she wants and will let us know” as it should be. I hope you and Pupy will be good companions. Thanks to Scott, Kat and all the team that made this happen for Kenya. Thank you Argentina for letting her go to sanctuary. ❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘
Katherine says
July 9, 2025 at 3:03 pmSo wonderful. Love the vocalising.
Katherine says
July 9, 2025 at 3:04 pmWonderful. Can’t wait for her to meet Pupy
Katherine says
July 9, 2025 at 3:04 pmCan’t wait for her to meet Pupy
Chris says
July 9, 2025 at 3:14 pmCrazy adorable. What a character. 🙂
Sarah Bedford says
July 9, 2025 at 3:26 pmWelcome home beautiful, funny, sweet Kenya. Massive congratulations, thanks and love to your fantastic GSE’s team and everyone else involved in your rescue. Watching you come out out of your travel crate was just lovely and very emotional (I cried quite a bit! – happy tears) Enjoy your wonderful new life 💖💖💖🐘👏👏
Ann Stewart says
July 9, 2025 at 4:43 pmWelcome to your new home Kenya. By the looks of things, you are going to be one happy elephant at GSE. I’m hoping you and Pupy become good friends. Congratulations to Scott, Kat and all involved in her move to GSE…so much hard work combined with commitment and lots of love.
As with all the other lovely elephants at GSE, ‘ve been following Kenya’s trip from Argentina, but I missed seeing her exit her crate at GSE. I rather suspected it would be a hasty exit for Kenya..lol. I’ve tried YT and GSE websites with no luck. Where can I see it? Thanks.
Sara says
July 9, 2025 at 4:45 pmYou can watch it on Facebook even if you don’t have an account. https://www.facebook.com/globalelephants
But we’ll be uploading it to YouTube this afternoon if you’d prefer to check there.
Sharon says
July 9, 2025 at 4:48 pmWow she is loving that sand pile and the jet spray. It’s like she’s trying to find the spray with her back leg ha ha. Welcome home beautiful Kenya, you are going to be so happy and FREE AT LAST ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Barb says
July 9, 2025 at 5:23 pmI don’t think words can describe this beautiful scene! Kenya is magnificent
Carmen says
July 9, 2025 at 5:37 pmKENYA DAY IS HERE! THANK YOU OUR FABULOUS GSE TEAM AND DEDICATED ARGENTINA TEAM.
Watching Kenya take her first steps into the barn was pure joy to witness. This is my 6th ele rescue watch from start to finish and I must say she is the strongest and bravest and her exit from the crate was the quickest I’ve ever seen. She is very clever, a problem solver and a demonstrative girl too! I laughed so hard when she slammed that barn gate back open to her crate! She was not having it! Her tugging on the chains too haha! You gave her that cute little win and only closed it again when she had more confidence. Watching her be playful soon after leaving her crate caught me off guard. Was not expecting her to be this confident and accepting. in the sand, in her bath getting silly and those loud rumbles was thrilling to see .Kenya you had so much fun this morning and your silliness made my heart so happy
Sara says
July 9, 2025 at 6:19 pmWe’re so glad you’re a member of our sanctuary family!
Carmen says
July 10, 2025 at 12:25 pmCorrection. I was reminded that Bambi came out of her crate in about 8 seconds. I forgot that. So Kenya is my 2nd fastest crate exit. She’s such a energetic doll
Alida says
July 9, 2025 at 8:50 pmWelcome to your new free life gorgeous girl! You are so beautiful Kenya 😍 can’t wait to see how you embrace your new life 💕🐘 thank you Team for an amazing job, what an achievement! 🙌
Maureen says
July 10, 2025 at 7:04 amOh my very goodness, Kenya is absolutely adorable <3 Outstanding job done by everyone in getting this sweet girl to sanctuary. Thank you to the whole team for their amazing dedication and love. You are all hero's, for Kenya and every elephant ever (past & future) at the sanctuary. You bring hope to this messed up world!
Terry says
July 15, 2025 at 8:07 pmIm late for the party!!! Kenya is in HEAVEN! LOVE the foot action!!!
Finn Jørgensen Lock says
July 27, 2025 at 6:20 pmWelcome Kenya💖💖💖💖💖
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