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Mara and Rana are Late for Dinner

December 24, 2025

Female Asian elephant Rana stands close to the camera with the left side of her face more prominent. To her left is female Asian elephant Mara, who is standing in front of a green tree.

This afternoon, we went looking for Mara and Rana, who were in Yard 4. We drove toward one of the more remote areas where we thought they’d be (sometimes they head into wooded sections of the trees at night), but they were nowhere to be found. Eventually, we got into the area near the pond, and we saw two heads pop up over the water. 

Slowly, Rana and Mara wandered over to dinner after some time dusting themselves off, possibly to prevent bug bites. Elephants are very efficient in that way, even though we do provide them with natural bug spray. The two elephants enjoyed the fresh grass, which had been cut prior to the rainy season’s start, so it was at the perfect height for snacking. Their favorite kind grows in abundance just outside the fence, as well as throughout their yards, so we cut some and added it to their afternoon habitat surprise treats. Mara was so excited about the fresh, green stalks of grass that she walked away from her fruits and vegetables to savor a few bites. Once they’d finished eating most of their food, we headed on our way, watching both girls happily munching and flapping away.

This photo shows Mara (left) and Rana (right) under the trees. Rana has been caught mid-ear flap.

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Comments(9)

  1. REPLY
    Alejandra Enquin says
    December 24, 2025 at 2:33 pm

    Mara & Rana son tan unidas y disfrutan tanto juntas,que amistad poderosa y bella.Ustedes las cuidan tan bien en todo sentido ,fisico y anímico y espiritual🐘💗🐘Gracias! Feliz Navidad

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    Tammy says
    December 24, 2025 at 2:55 pm

    Those two silly girls were having way too much fun to stop for food i guess you can’t blame them!

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    Zoi says
    December 24, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Merry Christmas to you all!!! ✨ 🎄 🎅 ☃️

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    Sherry Panick says
    December 24, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    ❤️🌲❤️🌲❤️ Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night and a very healthy new year! 💜💜💜

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    Ada says
    December 24, 2025 at 3:01 pm

    This is the perfect example of why eles need their freedom…the beauty of sanctuary life🥰

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    Jeanine says
    December 24, 2025 at 4:29 pm

    Beautiful to see.❤️
    Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!🎄🐘🐘🐘❤️

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    Terry says
    December 24, 2025 at 5:35 pm

    You two are beyond precious! Happy Holidays green to you all!!!

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    Wim says
    December 25, 2025 at 3:52 am

    Happy together, such good companions. Love this elegant way of growing older side by side.
    Happy holidays to everyone. 💫🐘🍉🫶

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    Barbara L Smith says
    December 25, 2025 at 11:51 am

    Sweet girls eat your veggies.🐘🐘❤️❤️🌺

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