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Kenya’s First Tree

July 16, 2025

Even though Kenya has a big energy, she’s been relatively gentle with the trees in the habitat so far. She’s doing a great job at exploring and finding her way around her new space, but there have been no big crashes like those we saw when Pupy was making herself at home. That is, until now. 

While it might not be the biggest tree in the yard, Kenya–in the midst of giving her itchy skin a good scratch–heard a crack and perhaps filed that thought away for a later time. Caregivers came by that same spot the next morning and saw the same tree had been pushed down. We expect that Kenya will find many trees to scratch up against, maybe even picking a favorite. But now that she is beginning to understand that her environment is hers to make a home in, she will relax more into the natural elephant behaviors that are only now beginning to make themselves known. 

P.S. It’s an exciting time of change for Kenya, and you can help make it even more special. Send a welcome basket filled with comforts, or become her EleGuardian and support her healing journey all year long.

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Comments(13)

  1. REPLY
    Barb says
    July 16, 2025 at 2:09 pm

    Love it! You go girl!

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    Lynn H says
    July 16, 2025 at 2:13 pm

    I love her so much!

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    Ada says
    July 16, 2025 at 2:16 pm

    Yay! Her very first tree she knocked down. So proud of you Kenya! Lots of trees for you and Pupy to ‘mess’ with🥰

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    Julie says
    July 16, 2025 at 2:22 pm

    Oh no! Two of my favorite things, elephants and trees, so which oe do I cheer for!

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    Barbara L Smith says
    July 16, 2025 at 3:33 pm

    Poor baby after forty years of seeing trees and greenery out of reach. At last Kenya can touch, rub against and push down. She is learning to be an elephant.❤️

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    Chris says
    July 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Lol, love seeing this girl just be herself in safety. Love seeing red dirt come off of her body. Her spirit just feels so at ease and maybe even playful and happy. 🙂

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    Richard Chiger says
    July 16, 2025 at 4:14 pm

    I am very happy for Kenya. I look forward to her enjoying herself with Pupy. Whenever she is ready, life can be more fun with a friend…That is, as long as she wants it.

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    Andrea says
    July 16, 2025 at 6:23 pm

    Go, Kenya, Go!!!

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    Doe Fowler says
    July 16, 2025 at 7:04 pm

    Such a charmer! The little squeak sounds Kuky makes seem to affirm, Kat and Scott speak her love language. Kuky looks great! Thank you! 🐘

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      Doe says
      July 16, 2025 at 7:13 pm

      Sincere apology and correction… Kenya. Eternal rest and forever in our thoughts Kuky love. 🫶

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    Bonnie says
    July 16, 2025 at 10:43 pm

    She’s looks so comfortable and a natural at taking down that tree seems she’s realizing this is my for ever home and she’s cute

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    Johnny says
    July 17, 2025 at 9:13 am

    R.I.P. dear tree

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    Beci says
    July 17, 2025 at 1:06 pm

    I loved her little squeak. It’s excitement she has something to rub against. It is fun to watch her natural abilities start to happen. Scratching, mud wallows, just becoming free again

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