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Rana and Maia Get a Bath and a Drink

On one of the days when Rana was roaming Yard 5, she and Maia found themselves across the creek together. They saw Scott, who was more than happy to give them a bath and some fresh water from the hose. Both got a thorough soaking before Maia let him know she was ready for a drink. After a moment, Rana put her head forward to ask for her own mouthful. It was a warm day so, though they were already at a water trough, it was a much appreciated stop for both elephants.

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    Benita Auge says
    April 1, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    It must make you feel good to see them so happy and content.

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    Susan Flewelling says
    April 1, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    This has become my favorite video. 😊

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    Melinda says
    April 1, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    Love to watch these happy elephants enjoying life to the fullest possible!

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    Pauline says
    April 1, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    Simply beautiful!

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    Debbie Sides says
    April 1, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    You can’t ask for more than that these lovely ladies living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. So happy they can enjoy life in this paradise! Thank you for caring for them💚

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    Sheila says
    April 1, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    SO NICE TO SEE RANA AND MAIA HANGING OUT AGAIN. THEY GAVE BEEN FRIENDLY ALOT AND EACH OTHER HAD GRIEF OVER LOSS OF GUIDA AND RAMBA. THEY R THE OLDEST FRIENDS TO EACH OTHER! NICE TO SEE THEM HAPPY GETTIN A SHOWER AND LOTS OF NICE COOL FRESH WATER.. ALSO IM SO HAPPY MAIA HANGS OUT WITH GUILLE AND BAMBI ALOT. MARA NOT SURE IF THEY HAND OUT ALOT ALONE. NEVERTHELESS MAIA IS NOT SO ALONE ANYMORE 💝🐘🐘💞

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    Carey says
    April 1, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Agree with Sheila ♥️🐘🐘💞😊

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    Johnny says
    April 2, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    Rana: “Scott’s the best, hey Maia?” Maia: “You know it girlfriend, how’d we get so lucky to be living in this paradise?”

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    Terry says
    April 2, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    How can they take in such forceful water? I couldn’t see them gulping. Does their trunk take some in? Fascinating to say the least!

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      Kat Blais says
      April 2, 2023 at 10:15 pm

      often they hold it in their mouth until they are full and then swallow, but they also allow a lot of water to just run out of their mouth as well.

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    Marcia says
    April 9, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    I WANT TO DO THIS!!! It would just be so much fun to squirt water on the girls and give them drinks. It is so heart-warming to watch them enjoy interacting with their caregivers. I love these girls so much and happy for you all that you have such an interesting and fulfilling job.

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