This Saturday’s “Know Your Elephant” post focuses on Mara. As with the other elephants, she has incredibly unique features that can be used to identify her. So here are some real insider details from those in the know. ...
On Valentine’s Day, you sent donations to each of the elephants as “valentines” in the form of fruit. We made sure to label each piece and made sure that all of the girls were given delicious veggies, fruits (they all got custom watermelons) – a buffet of their favorite treats. …...
Bambi, Rana, and Mara have been near the barn for a couple of days, which is not the norm lately. They stayed in Yard 1 all day, though they had access to Yard 5 (which is adjacent), but seemed happy to stay where they were. Their energy was calm and…...
We often joke that when the elephants at sanctuary hear the 4-wheeler coming near, they get as excited as a child when they hear the ice cream truck: they know there’s a chance that goodies might be on the way. Rana, Bambi, and Mara have been spending time in Yard…...
Some days, the elephants here can show their personalities in the most subtle (and funny) of ways. On this day, Mara, Bambi, and Rana were standing at the fenceline and Mara started to communicate with some deep rumbles. Scott zoomed in on Mara’s forehead, trying to catch the vibrations that…...
It’s Valentine’s Day: the time of year when you want to express your love and appreciation for those who have touched your heart. As a way to allow people to do that for the girls and treat them at the same time, we will be giving them extra-special snacks. You…...