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Sunday Smile: Mara Enjoys Her Snacks

Here’s a special Sunday Smile for all of Mara’s super fans! She’s savoring a meal, carefully curated to make sure she gets the maximum possible delight (and nutrients) from what she’s eating. May you all get the same amount of enjoyment from your own afternoon snacks!...

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Sunday Smile: Parrots and Parakeets

For this week’s Sunday Smile, we take a minute to introduce you to the parrots and parakeets that live in the large palm trees near the male Asian barn. While Lady enjoys some of the grass in the male habitat, Scott shows off a quick view of the landscape. You…...

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Sunday Smile: Guillermina’s Youthful Energy

This week’s Sunday Smile features Guillermina herself, with her personality shining through, as always. She is still working on coming into herself and finding her place in the world of sanctuary. But none of that seems to stop her from frequently finding joy in a simple moment. Here, Guille is…...

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Sunday Smile: The Powerpuff Girls Together

There’s something to be said for old friends. There’s a relaxed vibe that comes with longtime relationships that just can’t be found anywhere else. Of course, the world is full of new things and new individuals – all of which can be exciting and enriching. But, as (L to R)…...

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Sunday Smile: Lady at Breakfast

We have seen some very rainy days at sanctuary lately. As you probably know, the elephants tend to love the rain – and they definitely appreciate the green habitat that flourishes around them during these soggy months. ...

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Sunday Smile: Sally’s Snack

Our goats, Sally and Jeorgie, are – true to their nature – big climbers. We’ve found them on top of the 4-wheelers plenty of times (which is why the seats are torn), and even on top of our truck’s hood. On this afternoon, Sally discovered that there was a small…...

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