Last week, we had a chance to refurbish the water trough in Yard 4. Our team dug up some of the area around the trough and plumbed a water line so that we can fill the wallow with the emptied trough water. And, of course, whenever you turn over fresh dirt, elephants are overjoyed.
After we were finished, Maia was nearby and decided to have a bit of a mud party. She would get water from the trough and make mud from the fresh dirt, then repeat over and over again. We attempted to clean the water trough but, as she continued to make mud piles, her messy trunk was making the water dirtier and dirtier. It quickly became obvious that our task was futile and would have to wait until another time.
Once she was finished playing around, Maia went to the new mud wallow and splashed around a bit before climbing in. Though the wallow wasn’t exactly Maia-sized, she squished herself in pretty quickly. Scott compared her to a cat, somehow managing to fit itself into a small box. You can see in the video that she easily makes herself right at home. The others seem to be enjoying the improvements as well, since they are covered in mud pretty often. We expect they will continue to make their own modifications until everything is just right.
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Bill says
July 25, 2021 at 4:19 pmGirls just want to have fun!
Sara says
July 25, 2021 at 9:59 pmIf anyone has had problems with videos, please try again. Some have been able to see them, but others have not.
John says
July 26, 2021 at 7:56 amI watched the video on Youtube. It’s a keeper! Maia looks so delighted with herself. It also showed a different perspective on just how big elephants are.
Patricia says
July 26, 2021 at 1:01 pmI have tried a few times to see the video with no luck. I will try to watch on YouTube! Love to everyone.
Sara says
July 26, 2021 at 2:56 pmWe’ve had some troubles with the website in the last couple of days. You can view the video directly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AkarvpMJnI
Katie Howard says
July 26, 2021 at 6:21 pmMs Maia and her Mud-Pies! I don’t think we need to worry about her not getting enough to eat! 😁. So happy to see her happy – and glad the other girls are enjoying the new spa!
Shannon Scott McKay says
July 26, 2021 at 7:04 pmOh my gosh this is SO delightful!
Donna Johnson says
July 26, 2021 at 8:49 pmGreat seeing Maia enjoy her day in her newly made mud hole. How adorable is that!
Charlotte Hansen says
July 26, 2021 at 11:17 pmLooks like one happy elephant!!!
Mary says
July 28, 2021 at 11:30 amSuch a wonderful sight.
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