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Female Asian elephants Maia and Rana stand facing each other with each one's trunk touching the other's face

Happy 10th Re-birthday, Maia!

October 11, 2026

Ten years ago today, Maia and Guida were the first elephants to call Elephant Sanctuary Brazil home. The two elephants, once at odds at the circus where they were made to perform, became true soul sisters at sanctuary. Maia, who was once considered both the “bad girl” and the dominant…...

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Female Asian Elephant Mara stands facing away from the camera while felmale Asian elephant Rana reaches through the fence to touch her

Happy 6th Re-birthday, Mara!

May 13, 2026

Six years ago today, Mara and her dedicated team of caregivers traveled from Argentina to Brazil in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when many people around the world were looking for bright spots, Mara’s journey brought us all hope amid uncertainty. She was enthusiastic about her…...

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Female Asian elephant Guillermina reaches toward another elephant across a fence

It’s Guille’s 4th Re-birthday!

May 12, 2026

Today we are wishing Guillermina a happy 4th re-birthday, aka sanctuary anniversary! Each year, we see her grow even more, and each year we think of how proud her mother Pocha would be to witness her daughter mature into her true elephant self. Of course, Guille hasn’t lost her youthful…...

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Female Asian elephant Rana looks directly at the camera. Her trunk is light pink and spotted in contrast to her brown body

It’s Rana’s 7th Re-birthday!

December 21, 2025

We’re still thinking about Kenya today, but we also have the chance to celebrate one of our longest residents and our oldest elephants, Rana. When we met Rana in 2018, she was living in a combination zoo/hotel/waterpark on the Brazilian coast. Her enclosure was on top of a hill, in…...

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Female Asian elephant Maia lies in the pond on her side with only the side of her head and belly visible

Happy 9th Re-birthday to Maia

October 14, 2025

We’re still deeply mourning Pupy, but we want to take today to mark Maia’s sanctuary anniversary. We announced Pupy’s passing on the date of Maia’s re-birthday, so the celebration was a little delayed. But, as sad as we are, we know in our hearts that it’s important to celebrate life…...

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Female Asian elephant Bambi stands behind the habitat fence eating a half watermelon

Sunday Smile: Bambi’s Birthday Surprise

September 28, 2025

As you may have read, Friday was Bambi’s re-birthday, the anniversary of the day she first arrived at sanctuary. She’s officially been at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil for 5 whole years. Initially concerned by her poor body condition and possible health issues before her arrival, her transformation has been remarkable and…...

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