Maia

Female Asian elephants Bambi and Maia walk side by side. Bambi is on the right in direct Sunlight and Maia is on the right in the shade

World Elephant Day 2026

August 12, 2026

Today is World Elephant Day, a day to celebrate the beauty, the power, and the importance of elephants to the planet. It’s also a time when we can look realistically at what’s happening to the global elephant population, the role sanctuary plays in conservation, and talk about how you can…...

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Right facial profile of female Asian elephant Maia

Sunday Smile: A Squeaky Hello

July 26, 2026

On this Sunday morning, we’re smiling at Maia who, after breakfast with her friends Bambi (middle) and Guillermina (back), saw Scott nearby and squeaked what seemed to be a tiny “hello.” But almost immediately, her eyes got really sleepy looking. Several slow blinks later and she seemed well on her…...

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Right full body profile of female Asian elephant Guillermina

A Little Party With Maia, Guille, and Bambi

July 22, 2026

Guillermina, Maia, and Bambi spent their morning in the shade, but something must have struck them as exciting, because we caught sight of them vocalizing and having their own afternoon party. Guille (initially facing the camera) and Maia (the one in the middle) are chirping and trumpeting, respectively, and both…...

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Female Asian elephants Bambi and Maia stand just behind a large pile of dirt

Bambi and Maia at the Dirt Pile

July 17, 2026

The dirt pile is directly adjacent to the pond in Yard 5 and both areas are good spots for a nap. If the group of three (Maia, Guillermina, and Bambi) are in or near the pond, that often means a nap will soon follow. Bambi generally prefers to snooze on…...

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Female Asian elephant Bambi stands in red dirt on the edge of a pond

Bambi Keeps an Eye on Her Friends

July 3, 2026

The pond can be a spot to relax or a place to play–and sometimes both happen at the same time. Here, Maia was the first to submerge, and you can see that she’s in full pond-blob mode. Shortly after Maia started to relax, Guillermina joined her in the water and…...

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Female Asian elephants Maia and Bambi are in the pond. Maia is submerged except for the top of her head and Bambi is sitting on the side of the pond

Bambi’s Squishy Bottom

June 29, 2026

Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina were once again at the pond in the morning, though Bambi at first decided to stick to a favorite spot near the edge. Guille, after getting absolutely soaked and splashing near the lazy Maia, left the pond and headed for the trees, perhaps for some shade…...

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