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Pupy’s Confident Walk

September 15, 2025

It was breakfast and, once again, caregivers fed Pupy and Kenya in adjoining stalls in the barn. Pupy has her undecided moments where she still seems to be analyzing Kenya’s behaviors, but she also has moments when she’s on her own and appears confident as can be. This is a quick little video showing Pupy walking–perhaps even strutting–along the fence line after eating her meal.

Once the two elephants enjoyed their morning snacks, Pupy took a stroll from the barn to the tree line, looking for treats that might be hidden in the grass or the trees. Caregivers frequently place stashes of special surprises throughout the habitat, in various places each day. The elephants are used to this and know there’s good stuff out there for them; they just have to look around to find it. It keeps their brains working and their muscles in motion. 

Pupy’s body language is calm and easy, perhaps reflecting her new state of mind. You might notice that there’s a downed tree along the side of the pathway. It’s just more evidence of the new life these two African elephants are embracing every single day.

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Comments(9)

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    Sue says
    September 15, 2025 at 2:43 pm

    It is so beautiful to watch these Girls embracing their homes and making them their own. I think about them feeling safe and brave at the same time and just having the opportunity to make their own choices, something I so often take for granted. Thank you, as always, to everyone at sanctuary! ❤️🐘❤️

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    Allison says
    September 15, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Strut that confidence beautiful 🐘

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    Ada says
    September 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    That was a runway walk for our supermodel, Pupy🥰

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    Jeanine says
    September 15, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    Love to see Pupy in her glory.❤️

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    Sharon Klesse says
    September 15, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    LOVE THIS! Look at her swagger! 💗

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    Alida says
    September 15, 2025 at 8:31 pm

    Princess Pupy ✨ So stunning! Freedom looks good on you sweetheart 🐘💕

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    Terry says
    September 15, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Strutting in style Pupy!!! She is so beautiful!!

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    Bonnie says
    September 16, 2025 at 12:05 am

    your not kidding she’s just strutting her stuff she’s a cutie 😇😇😇 you all are their Angels Thank you guys for doing what you do for these Elephants

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    Julie says
    September 19, 2025 at 10:29 am

    Oh yes. Her walk is very beautiful and athletic, and confident!

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