Maia

Maia Joins Bambi at Treatment

This morning, Bambi had her foot treatments done along the fence in Yard 5. About halfway through treatment, Maia walked nearby. She was watching Bambi but being very respectful and giving Bambi the space she needed. (Maia also got a special treat for being so considerate during the entire encounter.)...

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Maia and Guillermina Get Silly

Maia and Guillermina have been in silly mode lately. But when you approach them to take a photo or video, they tend to stop right away. It’s almost as though their playtime is their little secret, and they want to keep it that way. ...

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Guillermina Waits on Maia

After breakfast, the caregivers were cleaning Yard 5, so the “Powerpuff Girls,” Maia, and Guillermina were all spending time in Yard 4. (Lady was in the male Asian yard.) All of a sudden, the caregivers heard the silly noises that Guille makes, so they knew that Guillermina must be close. ...

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Sanctuary Elephants are Wild at Heart

Each elephant at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil has her own unique story and has overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to reach the place they are now – physically and emotionally. Where once their homes were zoos and circuses, they now live in a vast space filled with as many elements of the…...

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Sunday Smile: Maia and Guille Bottoms

This week’s Sunday Smile is a video of Maia and Guillermina standing near one another. You can tell which elephant is Guille by her long, hairy tail. The moment takes place near sunset, for a very tranquil mood....

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The “Powerpuff Girls” Take a Stroll

While Lady has been spending time in the male Asian yard, the rest of the elephants are sharing the larger yards. Now that Bambi is feeling better – though, as we mentioned, her leg is stiff – she is back to venturing out....

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