Not all elephants enjoy getting bathed with a hose. Likely, that is because they have been sprayed with water in the past when they didn’t want to be. For that reason, we have an “elephant shower” in Yard 1, near the barn. If you want to give an elephant time and space to see if they want to get clean or cool off, you can just turn on the shower and walk away for a few minutes. That gives the individual the option to walk under the water as their choice.
Up until this week, Pocha has not used the elephant shower, but finally decided that she wanted to give it a try. She stood under the water for about 5 minutes, just relaxing and splashing a little. The afternoon was warm and Pocha seemed a little sleepy, so she may have seen the shower as an easy way to cool off without putting in too much effort. As you can see, she seems very relaxed in her personal bath.
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Tammy says
June 11, 2022 at 2:28 pmPocha is really enjoying that shower so glad shes found out it’s her way on her terms when she does things and nobody else’s! Thats so awesome to see thank you for sharing! 💞🐘👏
Cintia Abney says
June 11, 2022 at 3:13 pmI love it! How nice to cool off! Did Guille show any interest?
Kat Blais says
June 11, 2022 at 4:00 pmGuille had been in it before, but any time she went in, Pocha just stayed off to the side and watched.
Sherry says
June 11, 2022 at 3:14 pmAHHHHH, feels so gooooood!
Zoi Flores says
June 11, 2022 at 3:35 pmTomorrow It will be one month since the girls arrived to sanctuary and I wonder which of these 30 days it has been the best for Pocha or for Guille. For me each day it’s more exciting reading about them. This video is fantastic. I guess many of us didn’t know about this shower and the way it works. Best Spa in the world!!!! 💖💖
KELEJAN says
June 11, 2022 at 5:29 pmEvery day great progress in every way. So heartwarming.
Elizabeth says
June 11, 2022 at 6:13 pmMom having a little “me time”. Each day, I check this blog for the latest news. I love the elephants and all the people that help them.
Kat Blais says
June 11, 2022 at 7:21 pmthank you ❤️
Deb says
June 11, 2022 at 7:43 pmIt is so nice to watch all these ladies enjoy their lives in comfort & peace & happiness with trusted friends like all of you at ESB. I enjoy every one of your videos!❤️
🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💝
Kitty says
June 11, 2022 at 9:07 pmAfter her past life, she must think she’s in heaven! Her eyelashes are so long and she is so beautiful. Please give her a big hug for me!
Patricia says
June 11, 2022 at 11:11 pmI put the video on LARGE and it was wonderful seeing Pocha so close. I would love to touch her, but I am grateful that I get to see all the ele girls so closely. Every day they make my day and my heart is so full of love for these girls.
Sheila K says
June 12, 2022 at 4:53 amWOW. VERY EXCELLENT❤👍👍A very great enrichment to have. Have any of the other ladies tried the SHOWER?? I’ll bet Pocha will encourage Guille to try it. The only way I can think of how they get to turn on is if they stand on a certain area to trigger the flow of the shower water on them. Please advise if this is the way it is set up for the Ladies.
Sandy Crile says
June 12, 2022 at 10:16 amLook at that face. She’s thinking, “Life is good.”
Kitty says
June 12, 2022 at 1:49 pmLook at what a small gesture of kindness can do.
Debbie Sides says
June 12, 2022 at 7:16 pmLooks so soothing. How wonderful to see these ladies experience paradise on earth in their forever home💚
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