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Sunday Smile Live with Sandro

September 13, 2026


The GSE team is in Sorocaba Brazil at the zoo with Sandro. The crate arrived a couple of days ago, but a lot was needed to get it set up properly, given the limitations of his space and that making it necessary to give him access to the outside of the crate.

Sandro is doing very well. He went in the crate within minutes of having access. We have 3 cameras on his crate and another 3 cameras to watch the area around him. After everyone left last night, he was in his crate repeatedly, nice and relaxed.

Scott talks about the protests going on that limit their ability to do certain things, but most of Sandro’s caregivers have been very helpful and open to the process.

 

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Comments(10)

  1. REPLY
    Wim says
    September 13, 2026 at 2:32 pm

    Unbelievable there’s protest when Sandro can get back his freedom.
    Wishing all of you success and safe travelling back to the Sanctuary.
    Brightest Blessings for Sandro.

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    Karen L. Hilliard says
    September 13, 2026 at 2:51 pm

    Continued good luck, and I’m so excited and happy for him.
    Now that Baby’s getting ready to join the girl gang we’ve got all the more to look forward too.
    Be safe everyone 💗

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    Sue says
    September 13, 2026 at 3:15 pm

    i can’t express how grateful and thankful I am for all that you are doing to get Sandro home to Sanctuary. I can’t imagine the stress and challenges you and Sandro are having to face. Thank you for being such wonderful, strong, and loving advocates for these beautiful giants in order to give them a better life which they all so greatly deserve. I wish I had more to give ❤️🐘❤️.

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    Diane S. says
    September 13, 2026 at 3:57 pm

    This literally makes my heart sing! I know everyone is tremendously excited to have Sandro @ the Sanctuary. It’s been a long, grueling process that I hope is finally in the home stretch now. Thank you so much to everyone at GSE! 🐘💚🌳

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    Maria de Fatima Zeevat says
    September 13, 2026 at 4:07 pm

    Thanks god your sanctuary exists and will take the Sandro, another victim!
    Thanks you very much

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    Alida says
    September 13, 2026 at 8:27 pm

    I honestly can’t believe people who think Sandro would be better off by staying at the zoo! it’s heartbreaking to know that he spends 16 hours a day in that small enclosure, that is only three times bigger than the transport crate 😔poor beautiful Sandro, what you have endured! I can’t wait to see him in your Sanctuary, he so deserves to be free, sending the Team positive vibes and a heartfelt thank you! 🙌❤️ and please take care!

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    Bonnie says
    September 13, 2026 at 10:54 pm

    Sandro looked like he was having a good time

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    Astrid Edixhoven says
    September 14, 2026 at 10:28 am

    Good work you all do for the animals off this world 🥰🥰

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    Doe Fowler says
    September 14, 2026 at 3:15 pm

    May angels surround you all and Sandro and may understanding prevail. Clearly folks are passionate, so may that passion be refocused into purpose. Open, loving hearts are welcome here in this community so maybe minds will shift and we’ll have new supporters. Blessings to all! 🦣🦋

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    Johnny says
    September 14, 2026 at 3:18 pm

    It will be very interesting to have a male elephant presence at the sanctuary. Looking forward to being educated on the differences between males and females.

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