on-site visits

SEMA Comes For a Visit

We recently had a visit from SEMA, which is the state’s environmental authority that oversees inspections, manages preservation initiatives, and oversees licensing when it comes to natural resources. They have been in the area making plans in the event of fires this season. Recently, there has been a shift in…...

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Sara’s Diary: My Week At Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary Brazil never lets you forget you’re at sanctuary – from the smallest details to the largest moments. The roosters sound the alarm around 4:30 in the morning and they call back and forth to one another until you are wide awake. All of the bird songs are unfamiliar…...

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Scott – Live Video From Mendoza

SURPRISE! Scott is coming to us live from Mendoza this morning as preparations are underway to begin the transport of Pocha and Guillermina to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.  This is an exciting week for many reasons – we are thrilled that Scott is with the girls in Mendoza and that we…...

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It’s Not All Easy, But It’s Worth It For the Elephants

The journey to establishing Elephant Sanctuary Brazil hasn’t always been smooth, but we went into this experience with our eyes open and the knowledge that many roadblocks may lie ahead. Still, once we learned about the need for sanctuary in South America, we felt that, out of respect for the…...

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Video From Ingo: Pocha Models Crate Behavior For Guillermina

In this video from Mendoza, Ingo talks about the philosophy behind the container training process and how Pocha shows Guillermina how it’s done. The video is in Spanish, but has English subtitles. Just click the little [CC] button at the bottom of the video....

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Mendoza Update: Pocha and Her Crate

Trish sent along this video from Mendoza of Pocha spending time in her crate, seemingly quite relaxed and enjoying a snack. Pocha goes into the transport crate easily and appears to feel safe and secure. The crate is open here and she can back out if she wants, at any…...

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