Kenya

Female African elephant Kenya stands inside the treatment barn stall, holding an old tire in her trunk. She faces right and stands behind a metal gate

From Michele: Memories of Kenya

December 19, 2025

We thought we’d post a few thoughts from one of Kenya’s primary caregivers, Michele. She was with Kenya almost until the moment of her passing, and has many lovely memories to share: Kenya was such a special elephant, that it’s hard to know where to start when talking about her.…...

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The eye, forehead, and right ear of Kenya, female African elephant

What We Know So Far About Pupy and Kenya’s Passing

December 18, 2025

We want so deeply to express our sorrow over the deaths of African elephants Pupy and Kenya. Part of what we want to do is create a sense of connection between you and the elephants, but sometimes it means we share more difficult moments, not just happy ones. We know…...

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Female African elephant Kenya walks toward the right side of the frame. Her left foot is lifted as she walks

Kenya’s Personality Shined Through

December 17, 2025

Kenya was a distinctive elephant. She was a big girl with big ears and a super-big personality. Her energy wound its way across the sanctuary, and she seemed able to access such great joy, even after decades of confinement. We believe that we witnessed her becoming more in touch with…...

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Female African elephant Kenya looks toward the right. Her ears are flapping

Farewell, Kenya

December 16, 2025

Sorrowfully, we want to share with you that Kenya passed away this morning. We know you’ve been carefully walking alongside her as she dealt with physical challenges recently, and all of your energy was present and encircled Kenya throughout these difficult days. Rarely has an elephant been surrounded by such…...

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Female African elephant Kenya has her ears out and there is a small amount of hay on the top of her head

Monday Evening Kenya Update

December 15, 2025

After Kenya’s morning treatment, she decided to go into the chute in the barn and stayed there comfortably for some time. This isn’t normal behavior for Kenya, and we’d been discussing possibly putting in an IV catheter (elephants tend to pull them out along with other issues that make it…...

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Female African elephant Kenya looks right while surrounded by tall green grasses and trees

Monday Morning With Kenya

December 15, 2025

Kenya met the sunrise today with sleepy eyes and a tired looking body. She ate well at her late-night meal last night, but she seemed a little weary, and she seems even more so this morning. She’s not really interested in breakfast this morning. We have not seen the improvement…...

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