sanctuary life

Elephant Alarm Clocks

One of the charming things about living up the hill from the elephant habitat is the fact that you can catch the sounds of elephants rustling in the grass and – most excitingly – trumpet parties and silliness. Sometimes it’s just soft background noise and other times it can be…...

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Each November, we are given the opportunity to look back on the year and find gratitude in the steps that have been taken, both small and large. Our victories of all sizes have taught us as much as our setbacks – perhaps more. At the end of the day, we’re…...

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GSE Named Outstanding International Sanctuary

Global Sanctuary for Elephants is proud to announce that we are receiving the 2022 award for Outstanding International Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). This award is given annually to only 5 out of over 200 eligible GFAS accredited and verified organizations, including sanctuaries that provide lifetime…...

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Lady and Blue Skies

Some days, the sky at the sanctuary can be unbelievably blue and, now that the grass is getting greener by the day, the contrast in colors is stunning. Here, Lady is the perfect model for an ideal day with a picturesque background. Moments like these remind us that the vast…...

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From Scott: Early Morning Elephant Rituals

Scott’s days are generally filled with elephant care and sanctuary maintenance, so he rarely has a chance to sit down and write out his thoughts. Today, we’re lucky to share some of Scott’s words with you:...

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The Return of the Rain

The rains have returned to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, and everyone seems to be a little lighter because of it. The people, the elephants, dogs, the birds, the insects – everyone’s moods appear to be shifting. This also means that the fire risk is reduced, which is a welcome occurrence. In…...

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