Bambi

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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Check-in on Bambi. Check-in at the Sanctuary.

Bambi continues to do well. Scott and the team have been playing with the gate while she is in the crate, and she seems to be becoming more comfortable with it. She is currently napping. Since people have been asking, here’s a small check-in from the Sanctuary – Maia, Rana,…...

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Day 4: Afternoon with Bambi at the Zoo

Steps forward. In our second Live of the day, Bambi has decided to come out of her shell and partially begin re-entering the transport container. Thanks for all the good thoughts, positive vibes, and distance reiki sent her way after the previous Live. We are so thrilled to see her…...

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