african elephants

Kenya at Club Mud

Kenya has been enthusiastically exploring her new home. She was a little quicker out of the barn than Pupy and it didn’t take her any time at all to discover Club Mud, the man made mud wallow in the female African habitat. She really got into covering herself in mud,…...

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Kenya’s Got Watermelon Skills

Since her arrival, we’ve discovered a little bit about Pupy and the issues she has with her trunk. She’s been learning new ways to use her trunk now that she has natural elements to interact with. But, even though it isn’t at full strength, it’s obvious to everyone who is…...

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A Few Moments With Kenya and Pupy

Many of you have been intently watching every new development with Kenya and Pupy as they meet their new challenges with wonder, curious as to how each would react to meeting the other. Because Kenya’s trip home was so long and she was fairly exhausted, she let us know that…...

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Late Afternoon Walking With Kenya

It didn’t take too long for Kenya to decide she was ready to venture outside the barn. We are keeping it open all the time now, so she can gain a sense of comfort from a familiar place. She goes in and out regularly, and has walked much of the…...

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Kenya’s First Morning Out of the Barn

Kenya ventured out of the barn this morning and made her way to Club Mud, the mud wallow in the African enclosure. The barn remains open, giving her the freedom to return whenever she feels the need for comfort or security. She’s been vocal, expressive, and is doing incredibly well.…...

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Wednesday Evening With Kenya

After a break, Scott is back with a quick check-in with Kenya. She’s had a long day and is very tired, and she seems perhaps a little overstimulated. There’s a lot happening right now and she has to process it all. We think it’s best for her to have some…...

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