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Male Asian elephant Sandro walks on a dirt path

Moving Around With Sandro

September 26, 2026

Sometimes, caregivers will encourage the elephants to move around a bit, perhaps to inspire them to check out a new part of the habitat, settle into a comfy spot to eat, or to give their muscles a gentle workout. In this video, we’re seeing a couple of those things with…...

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Male Asian elephant Sandro stands in the treatment chute in the elephant barn

Sandro Gets Comfortable in the Chute

September 25, 2026

Each barn at the sanctuary has a couple of treatment chutes, which are spaces where elephants stand to receive medical care. They are also how the elephants go in and out of the barn. Sandro will need extensive exams and customized medical assistance, so it’s important that he becomes comfortable…...

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Female Asian elephant named Baby stands in front of tall green grass and bushes

The Caregivers Share More of Baby’s Progress

August 13, 2026

As Baby has been getting more comfortable and acclimating to the new world around her, we wanted to check in with her primary caregivers for an inside look at how Baby’s days are changing and her relationships developing. Baby is growing and transforming, as she learns how to traverse her…...

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Female Asian elephant named baby is lit on the top of her head by the setting sun

How We Know Where Baby Has Been

July 28, 2026

The subject of poop at sanctuary has come up before in our posts. Keeping an eye on how much the elephants produce and its consistency tells us about how much they’re digesting, how well they are tolerating their diet, and if there are any obvious irregularities. We also do periodic…...

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Female Asian elephant named Baby standing on a dirt road and under a canopy of palms

Tracking Baby’s Wanderings

July 15, 2026

As we learn more about Baby, we’ve begun to watch for patterns in her behavior: what time of day she’s most active; if she wants to be physically and mentally engaged during the same times every day–whether with nature or her caregivers; and marking those times when she seems content…...

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right side of the face of female Asian elephant Rana

Caregiver Notes: Dr. Mateus on Elephant Medicine

July 13, 2026

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been sharing thoughts from our care team about what it’s like to interact with each individual elephant: their unique qualities, personalities, and how they relate to their caregivers. We’ve heard from Michele on Maia, Luisa on Bambi, Flor on Rana, Sharon on Mara,…...

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