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Sandro’s Home: Watch as He Exits His Crate

September 18, 2026

Sandro is finally home at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil after 2 ½ days on the road. He did beautifully, eating and drinking the whole time. Once the transport crate was opened, Sandro stepped out within seconds. He might be the fastest exit yet, though Bambi and Baby gave him a run for his money. He will probably stay in the barn tonight to give him some rest, but if he shows interest and has the energy to explore, who knows what the evening holds? We’ll be back for more updates soon!

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Comments(21)

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    Beji says
    September 18, 2026 at 2:46 pm

    He is magnificent!! Welcome home, Sweet Sandro.

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    Fran says
    September 18, 2026 at 2:46 pm

    Absolutely amazing. Sandro you’re truly brilliant. May you have many happy years at the sanctuary

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    Cassie Raymond says
    September 18, 2026 at 2:50 pm

    Welcome home, Sandro! You look wonderful!! You took no time at all in exiting the crate. I wish you and your carers well as you settle into your forever home! Congratulations, everyone!!

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    Cat says
    September 18, 2026 at 3:10 pm

    He has very small ears?

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      Sara says
      September 18, 2026 at 5:35 pm

      They are on the smaller side.

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    Ada says
    September 18, 2026 at 4:01 pm

    I was fortunate enough to see him walk out of the crate live and boy, he walked out pretty quickly! Thank you to everyone who fought so hard to make this happen. Sandro is finally home!🥰

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    Wim says
    September 18, 2026 at 4:51 pm

    Home sweet home. Sandro is now in the best place he’s ever been. He had to wait a lifetime to find a place of love and tender care. Blessings and safe night.
    🤗🐘🍉

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    Barbara L Smith says
    September 18, 2026 at 4:59 pm

    Welcome home, Sandro.❤️🌹

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    Alice says
    September 18, 2026 at 5:46 pm

    The GSE team never ceases to amaze me!! Congratulations on such a successful transport of Sandro to the life he deserves. Who would have thought that such misinformed people would try to prevent Sandro from having the rest of his life at GSE? It’s so disgusting.
    I do have a question: I thought male Asian elephants had tusks, but apparently some do not, according to what I read. Has Sandro ever had tusks (that maybe were removed in his past)?

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      Kat Blais says
      September 18, 2026 at 6:42 pm

      Sandro has never had tusks. The two male Asian elephants in South America were both tuskless.

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      Janet C says
      September 19, 2026 at 8:46 am

      In India they’re referred to as makhna: A male Asian elephant that naturally does not grow tusks.

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    Doe Chappo-Fowler says
    September 18, 2026 at 6:54 pm

    Well done Team Sandro! Congratulations and blessings to all. Scott, you sound like a proud Papi in the video. To all that were involved- thank you for all your efforts, heart, and care to making Sandro’s world a whole lot bigger and better today and the days ahead. Gos bless you all!! Sir Sandro, I love you already! You seem like a ‘gentle giant’. 🦣 I pray you have a restful 1st night in your new home. Enjoy the birds singing your praises to rise and shine in the morning. Love to all! Best from Florida, USA. 💖

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    Doe Chappo-Fowler says
    September 18, 2026 at 7:05 pm

    GOD bless!

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    Alida says
    September 18, 2026 at 7:53 pm

    This is so touching! Welcome home beautiful Sandro, you are free at last, your life now belongs to you, it must feel like a dream to him to be able to have a sand dusting, he’s so precious ❤️ thank you Team SEB for giving Sandro the chance to live the rest of his life as an elephant 🙌❤️🐘❤️ you guys are rockstars, same as Sandro! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    Diane Kastel says
    September 18, 2026 at 8:24 pm

    Magnificent video with close-ups of this, huge, bull! Loved watching him dust himself, eat, drink, and, walk, in freedom! He is, so, calm, and, curious. So, very, happy to see his relaxation, and, confidence! He is more than ready to enjoy life, finally! Gorgeous man! Thank you for giving him his, new, life!

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    Julie says
    September 18, 2026 at 10:45 pm

    Welcome home, Sandro! What a big, beautiful boy! I love him already!

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    Raven says
    September 19, 2026 at 1:27 am

    Welcome Sandro ❤️🌟Congratulations Scott & Team once again for being true humanitarians

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    Diane Kastel says
    September 19, 2026 at 9:14 am

    Why doesn’t Sandro have tusks?

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      Sara says
      September 19, 2026 at 2:09 pm

      He, like Tamy, was born without tusks. That’s not uncommon in Asian elephants.

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    Bertica says
    September 20, 2026 at 5:17 pm

    Sandro saw and smelled the sand and he went, “Oh, yeah. I know who I am—I’m an elephant.”

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    Finn Jørgensen says
    September 26, 2026 at 6:56 am

    Great💕💕Sandro😍💖

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