Bambi

Happy Valentine’s Day – And a Fundraiser!

Our gift to you, our supporters, on Valentine’s Day: A morning walk with Mara – off to graze near her herdmate Bambi. This video shows the simplicity of sanctuary life and the priceless, enriching emotional value of sharing your life with others, while also offering an up-close moment with Bambi…...

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Sunday Smile: A Rana Surprise!

One recent morning, the girls were walking to breakfast along the fences between Yards 4 and 5 – which is a different area for them to spend time in. They were in a loose configuration, popping out of the bushes at various places along the way. ...

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After Breakfast Hangout

After breakfast seems to be a relaxed time in general, as the elephants enjoy space together or on their own – their choice, of course – generally grazing and having a laid-back time. ...

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Encouraging New Relationships

On a recent afternoon, Scott and a caregiver went out toward the habitat, planning to do a training session with Guillermina. The idea was to continue acclimating her to working with two people. At the moment, she’s doing well when working with one, but seems a little hesitant about what…...

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Bambi’s Delicate Grazing

Because the rainy season has created a whole world of fresh, green grass around the sanctuary, you can find all of the elephants grazing almost constantly. Wild elephants graze for 15-20 hours a day, and our sanctuary residents have the same luxury of being able to eat all day if…...

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Bambi, Rana, and Mara Stroll By the Pond

This week, Scott saw the “Powerpuff Girls” walking near the pond and hoped to get a video of Bambi playing in the mud, because, for many days, that had become part of her afternoon routine. At the last minute she seemed to opt out of a mud bath. As often…...

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