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Female Asian elephants Bambi and Maia stand behind a fence. Maia is on the right and she's reaching her trunk to Bambi

Sunday Smile: Good Morning Rumbles from Bambi

October 4, 2026

There’s something so heartwarming about hearing Bambi’s contented rumbles. When she’s calm, they are slow and deep and welcoming. So this Sunday, we’re beaming as we hear a sound that we’ve missed sharing with you lately: vocalizations between friends. As Bambi’s rumbles get louder, Maia begins to squeak. The two…...

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Female Asian elephants Maia and Bambi stand with Maia's bottom forward and on the left and Bambi facing forward on the right

Bambi Wants to Keep the Party Going

September 2, 2026

The breakfast hour saw an eager Maia and Guillermina meeting their caregivers at the fence, ready for food. The two elephants certainly appeared hungry, but not all of the three of the friends were ready to eat; Bambi started rumbling loudly and in a seemingly celebratory way, standing at a…...

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Top of the nose of Maia, female Asian elephant

Can You See Maia’s Rumble?

August 18, 2026

How keen are your eyes? Can you detect subtle movements? Can you sense vibrations? If so, you might be able to see the top of Maia’s nose move as she rumbles for Scott. ...

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Female Asian elephants Bambi and Maia stand next to each other with Bambi on the left and Maia on the right. Maia is touching Bambi on the top of her trunk and Bambi is touching Maia on the leg

Loving Touches and Vocalizations

August 14, 2026

The morning breakfast routine isn’t necessarily that routine at all, at least with regard to where it will be served. Caregivers don’t know exactly where the elephants will be when they set out to bring the daily meals. Often, they’ll place the girls’ food close to where they ended up…...

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Right facial profile of female Asian elephant Maia

Sunday Smile: A Squeaky Hello

July 26, 2026

On this Sunday morning, we’re smiling at Maia who, after breakfast with her friends Bambi (middle) and Guillermina (back), saw Scott nearby and squeaked what seemed to be a tiny “hello.” But almost immediately, her eyes got really sleepy looking. Several slow blinks later and she seemed well on her…...

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Female Asian elephant named Baby lies on a pile of dirt inside the open treatment barn

Baby Might Be Vocalizing With the Others

July 24, 2026

We’re hearing lots of elephant vocalizations at night but, from what we’ve been able to tell, until now what we’ve been hearing were familiar voices. Some (or all) of the more senior residents have things to say, but we’re not sure if they’re saying them to Baby. But, as we…...

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