sanctuary property

Using Gates and Fences In a Sanctuary Environment

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about how the elephants move around the sanctuary and our usage of gates between yards. There were a number of questions about why we don’t leave the gates open all of the time or have just one open area, so we thought we’d…...

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Movement Around Sanctuary: How It Gives the Elephants Some Autonomy

For several days, Lady seemed quite content to spend time in the three smaller yards. They haven’t been used much in a while, so there is lots to graze on. Bermuda grass has begun to spring up there and around the property, introduced by the hay we use for the…...

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Bambi Builds Up Her Courage

As part of the addition of a new treatment stall (see the dogs enjoying it here), there’s an adjoining yard for the elephants to explore, if they walk through the chute. Mara generally “asks” to take her meals in the chute if she is in the area so, when we…...

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Bambi Braves the Creek, But Mara Calls

The rainy season hasn’t brought us quite as much rain as past years so far – though we just had a massive storm roll through, which is a wonderful sign. Wetter weather means greener grasses and more branches and vines and all of the things that are delicious to elephants. ...

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Sunday Smile: Halloween Edition

Scott and Kat captured this magical light show one evening. The lightning reveals a dark outline of the trees and clouds in the distance. You can also see how vast the habitat expanse is from their home....

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Ask Us Anything: The Final Round

In the final post of our “Ask Us Anything” series, Kat addresses a few more questions that you submitted. We’ve enjoyed sharing information and having conversations with all of you. There will always be questions, especially as the sanctuary family grows, and we will do our best to answer as…...

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