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Late Afternoon Walking With Kenya

July 10, 2025

It didn’t take too long for Kenya to decide she was ready to venture outside the barn. We are keeping it open all the time now, so she can gain a sense of comfort from a familiar place. She goes in and out regularly, and has walked much of the yard and played in the mud wallow (aka Club Mud).

We had to put the drone up today because Kenya ventured deep into the habitat. She has returned a few times to the safety of the barn, but her confidence is definitely growing. Kenya and Pupy have shown a calm interest in each other, but we are giving Kenya a full day to get comfortable with her space before making an introduction.

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Comments(14)

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    Julie says
    July 10, 2025 at 8:28 pm

    There’s something about a big, beautiful African elephant! Love you, Kenya!

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    Linda says
    July 10, 2025 at 8:30 pm

    We can only imagine what is going through her head… “I can walk… and walk… and walk…. there are places in the distance that I can’t even see but yet – I can go there!!!!” No sharp barriers, no ditches just so many places I can go…. If I want to. Welcome home Kenya, blessed be 🙂

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    Doe Fowler says
    July 10, 2025 at 8:47 pm

    Kenya sweetie try to get some sleep lovely! The moon will be your night light, the stars your faithful friends; until the dawn and daybreak, when your next adventure begins. Good night and Love to all! 🐘✨🫶

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    Ada says
    July 10, 2025 at 8:52 pm

    Always wonderful to see them in their new environment, their forever home. Lots of exciting to see, do, feel for sweet Kenya. Thank your for the updates🥰

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      Bonnie says
      July 11, 2025 at 3:02 am

      question can Bambi and the other girls hear Kenya and how are they doing

      • Sara says
        July 11, 2025 at 8:24 am

        They can all hear each other, but the Asian elephant ladies haven’t really shown interest yet. But they were the same way when Pupy arrived. It’s not unusual.

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    Maria José Agostinho says
    July 10, 2025 at 9:01 pm

    Thank you for the excellent update! Great news!!!!! I trust your work there!

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    Patricia says
    July 10, 2025 at 9:27 pm

    Kenya, I try to imagine what is going on in your head. All those years, and now taking these steps into your beautiful new life. I love you with all my heart.

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    Tammy says
    July 10, 2025 at 10:17 pm

    So happy to see how well beautiful Kenya is adapting to her new environment she’s got a whole new world in front of her to explore and she’s taking full advantage of it
    what a joy to watch it all unfold bless her heart and thank you Scott, Kat and your dedicated compassionate team that do such an amazing job keeping everything running so smooth! 💞🐘🦋

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    Terry says
    July 10, 2025 at 11:13 pm

    You guys are just the absolute BEST!!! I along with thousands of others watched the transport. You have such amazing attention to detail no matter how tired you are. You also are wise enough to stop when you should, to rest and regroup.
    Kenya is a precious, big girl with a ton of soul and gentle energy. She and Pupy will do fantastic together!!!

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    Bonnie says
    July 11, 2025 at 2:58 am

    Kenya is so amazed with everything she is having a ball I noticed she really likes when being talked to again Thank you all for bringing her to the Sanctuary

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    Maureen says
    July 11, 2025 at 7:03 am

    You are right Scott, how can you not love her!! I can not imagine the depth of emotion that her caretakers from Mendoza and the people from the Ecoparque must be feeling at this moment. To see this beautiful girl who they love and have taken care of for so, so long, finally be able to have room to wander, trees to crash through and mud and grass and another companion. To know she has a future filled with her own choices! Thank you to Argentina, the Ecoparque and to all of her caregivers for loving her so much they let her go.

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    katherine says
    July 11, 2025 at 7:05 am

    hopefully she and Pupy will enjoy each other

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    Finn Jørgensen Lock says
    July 24, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    This is very beautiful. Kenya is very beautiful💖💖💖

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