Maia

Maia in the Middle of Nowhere

One morning after breakfast, Scott went to check on Bambi and Maia to see if they’d be interested in crossing to the far back side of Yard 5. The two decided to set up for the day across the first creek, but Maia eventually opted to go a little further…...

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Bambi Gets Excited

One morning, before the caregivers went down to give the elephants breakfast, we began to hear lots of trumpeting and ruckus coming from down the hill. We checked on the observation camera and could see Bambi and Maia in Yard 5, by the pond. Both had their tails sticking out…...

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Sunday Smile: Rainy Day Maia

For this week’s Sunday Smile, we wanted to offer a moment of peace – which we all need at some point in time. There is something soothing about hearing the rain fall onto the green sanctuary grass, as we watch a muddy Maia soak it all in. For an added…...

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Bambi, Maia, and Guille Go Quiet

It’s Saturday morning and Scott found Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina along the fence line after breakfast. As is the norm these days, the three elephants were having a ball and making lots of vocal celebrations. But, of course, they decided to get quiet as soon as the camera was turned…...

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Green is Returning to Sanctuary

Now that the rains have returned, there’s a relaxed feeling that is spreading across the sanctuary. But that’s not the only thing that is making its way across the land around us. Thanks to the rains, we are seeing an explosion of green from every angle. Sometimes you’ll see an…...

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Happy Tails to You

All five of the elephants at the sanctuary have been seemingly celebrating life in general lately. Rana and Mara appear delighted with each other’s company and you can hear them vocalizing from all the way up the hill. Maia, Bambi, and Guillermina are having similar festive gatherings throughout the day. ...

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