Maia

Female Asian elephant Guillermina stands in front of elephant Maia in the pond

Playtime in the Pond

September 3, 2025

We caught on the security cameras what we thought was a glimpse of Maia in the pond in Yard 4, and some caregivers were over that way, so they took a quick peek at who was swimming. Guille was the only elephant immediately in view when they arrived and she…...

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Female Asian elephant Bambi stands in the shade and looks to the left

Napping in the Middle of Nowhere

August 26, 2025

This morning when caregivers went to feed the Asian elephants their breakfast, Bambi and Maia were nowhere to be found. Guille, our foodie, was ready, but her companions were apparently off wandering. After a quick drive around the habitat, the two were found across the creek in the back of…...

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Left side profile of female Asian elephant Maia

Guille Sleeps Through Maia’s Party

August 20, 2025

After meals–and sometimes in the middle of a meal–some of the elephants, often Maia and Guillermina, have been known to fall asleep. Sometimes their standing naps are for just a minute or two, but they can last for several minutes, depending on what’s going on around them and who they…...

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Female Asian elephant Maia stands with ears out, facing forward

Sunday Smile: Lots to Say

August 10, 2025

In case you’ve forgotten how incredible Maia, Bambi, and Guile’s vocalizations are, this week’s Sunday Smile is a little reminder of how much joy their trumpets and rumbles can bring. Maia (center) and Bambi (left) decided to have a party and, at first, Guillermina (right) stood behind them, listening. Then,…...

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Female Asian elephants Guille and Bambi stand next to a habitat fence and look at a pile of hay and palm leaves

A Lively Day With Guille, Bambi, and Maia

July 23, 2025

There was a slight break in the warm weather today, which we didn’t expect but are grateful for. The elephants were showing a lot of energy, even Bambi, who occasionally plays with Guille, but only when she’s in the mood. Today, Bambi got frisky and pulled Guillermina’s ear when she…...

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Female Asian elephant Bambi stands in front of some high green bushes

Maia Keeps Tabs on Bambi

July 17, 2025

We’ve been hearing lots of rumbles from Kenya lately, as she settles into her new sanctuary home. It seems that she’s going to be an expressive elephant, and we love seeing that side of her. Bambi is another of our resident deep rumblers, one that you can hear from quite…...

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