Bambi

Day 8: Update from the Road

Quick update- sorry for the delayed post. Scott was going to try to do a live, but internet didn’t hold out (see Live below that came in after this post was written up!!). I ran down to take care of the girls here, thinking it was going to happen, and…...

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Day 7: Evening On The Road

A quick road update. Since many people were surprised at the departure today, Scott explains what happened. You can follow Bambi’s rescue on her page which has a little map that will show her progress along the way. If you aren’t receiving texts and would like to sign up, you…...

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Day 7: Bambi is En Route to the Sanctuary! ❤️

Bambi is en route to her new life! Her journey from the zoo in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) to the sanctuary is 790 miles (1,270 kilometers). We will make frequent stops along the way, and we expect Bambi and the team to arrive in 2-3 days. Bambi’s new life is about…...

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Day 7: Bambi is Ready to Go!!

It’s happening! Scott checked in for a quick Live update as Bambi is in the transport container, and the crane is here!! We are thrilled, happy, and proud of brave Bambi. She’s doing incredibly well. Bambi was feeling more confident and lighter today. She seemed ready, so we are beginning…...

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Day 6: Opening Both Sides of the Transport Container

Today has been similar to yesterday. Bambi continues to visit and step in the transport container frequently, but she won’t fully step inside. She isn’t ready to take that next step with her comfort. She continues to be distrustful and lack confidence. We are trying many different techniques to see…...

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Day 5: Bambi Is on Elephant Time

Scott checks in from Bambi’s zoo in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.  It’s a slow day here; Bambi continues to be very fearful and is taking her time. Everything went pretty well yesterday, and we are just trying to be present with her today.  She is very sleepy today and spent…...

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