Sunday Smile: A Banana Stalk for Guille

February 16, 2025

This week, our Sunday Smile comes courtesy of Guillermina and her first banana stalk that we know of. We once had a little mini-garden near the wildlife rehabilitation area with several banana trees. The trees bore lovely fruit, but our resident goats–Sally and Jorgie–got the better of them.

Many times we cut the elephants fresh palm leaves in the morning. Some caregivers suggested that we try giving the girls leaves from the remaining banana trees, and Guille thoroughly enjoyed her serving. They may be on the menu for many mornings to come.

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Barb says
February 16, 2025 at 3:57 pm

I do so love to watch the girls arrange their foods to their specifications 🥰
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Tammy says
February 16, 2025 at 5:38 pm

Oh how yummy what a treat! Guille sure is enjoying those banana stalks good for her. It’s so great to the girls truly enjoying life getting treated like Queens just the way they should, thank you one and all big hugs 🤗🦋💞
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Bonnie says
February 16, 2025 at 8:20 pm

she looks like she’s really enjoying those banana leaves
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Laurie Jean says
February 17, 2025 at 9:56 am

Like Barb above I love the way she sorts the unwanted foliage from the delectable!
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Johnny says
February 18, 2025 at 9:51 am

The latest podcast about Guille’s actions after Pocha died was amazing. These animals are incredibly fascinating. Thank you for letting us into their world.

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