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Global Sanctuary for Elephants

@globalelephants.org
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US based 501c3 that exists to help create sanctuaries for captive elephants. Our pilot project is Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. 2,800 acres of beautiful land to provide elephants with the space and freedom needed to recover from a lifetime of captivity.

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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 19m
Baby got a glimpse of a new part of the sanctuary today! She explored Yard 4 for a few minutes, checking out Creeky Alley before heading back toward the barn. For now, she’s happy in the smaller yards, taking her time as she explores and builds bonds. ow.ly/HUKz50ZTcOR
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 15h
On today’s new episode of our podcast, Global Rumblings, Scott, Kat, and Nadia talk about Sandro’s past and the legal battle that slowed his move. Watch a video version on our YouTube channel or listen here: globalelephants.org/podcast
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 20h
Sandro was covered in mud during last night’s check-in! It seems he’d been enjoying the wallow, mixing dirt and water before scooping mud onto himself with his trunk. He clearly likes making mud—and we hope to soon catch him splashing in the pond.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 23h
Sandro is a big guy! The fences in the Male Asian Habitat are about 2.75 meters (9 feet) tall, but Sandro stands taller than the highest bar. We estimate he’s close to 3 meters (just under 10 feet) tall. As he builds muscle, he’ll fill out even more.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 29/09/2026
Do you prefer the sun or the shade on a hot and sunny day? Mara stayed in the shade while Rana napped in the sunshine. Read more: globalelephants.org/mara-and-rana-a…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 28/09/2026
Sunday Smile! Sandro has submerged himself in the pond. He showed some visible weakness moving around in the water. We look forward to seeing him get stronger at the sanctuary!
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 27/09/2026
While Sandro is not as fast as Baby or Guille, he’s showed us his strong, steady pace as he followed after Scott. Read more: globalelephants.org/moving-around-w…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 26/09/2026
Happy Re-Birthday Bambi!! We are celebrating with this older video where she meets Maia. Read her full re-birthday post here: globalelephants.org/happy-6th-re-bi…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 25/09/2026
It’s Elefact Friday! We’ve had some questions about Sandro and musth, so we are talking about that today. Read it here: globalelephants.org/elefact-friday-…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 24/09/2026
The gate was opened between Baby, Rana, and Mara and they did great! Read more: globalelephants.org/baby-meets-mara…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 24/09/2026
Sandro was covered in mud during last night’s check-in! It seems he’d been enjoying the wallow, mixing dirt and water before scooping mud onto himself with his trunk. He clearly likes making mud—and we hope to soon catch him splashing in the pond.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 23/09/2026
Sandro has been exploring all over the habitat, playing in the mud, and seems to be well rested this morning. We're doing small experiments to understand his unique food preferences, and monitoring his digestion closely. Watch this morning's live: ow.ly/4OEE50ZQIEt
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 22/09/2026
Sandro is discovering his favorite foods! He loves papaya, bananas, cooked veggies, and—like the other elephants—watermelon. He has his own technique, crushing the melon into pieces with his trunk. Read more: globalelephants.org/sandro-snacks-o…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 22/09/2026
National Elephant Appreciation Day is a chance to celebrate what sanctuary makes possible: choice. After decades with limited control over his life, Sandro is now deciding where to go, what to explore, and how to spend his days. That freedom is healing. ow.ly/getP50ZQinB
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 22/09/2026
Scott went live this afternoon with a quick update on lovely Mister Sandro (who has spent most of his time in the woods). Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=HISqAyxZXlw&feature=youtu.be
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 21/09/2026
Have the female elephants sensed Sandro’s arrival? Absolutely. Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina were caught with their trunks raised, seemingly following his scent as they headed toward the pond. For now, the girls remain separated while everyone settles in.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 21/09/2026
This video is from 10 pm feed last night. As Scott mentioned in the video this morning, it took Michele a little bit to find gentleman Sandro, which is a nice thing. Sandro had access to the barn, which is left open for him to return to at any time, but chose to spend the night outside. As per his
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 20/09/2026
Sunday Smile: Guille and Baby are finding their own rhythm! The two young elephants raced side by side through the yard, then headed into the trees.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 20/09/2026
Get to know Sandro's new home with this birds-eye view and this map of his habitat!
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 20/09/2026
Sandro is just a stunning, sweet, gentleman. He continues to explore his space, probably smelling remnants of Baby’s scent in the yard. There is a brief closeup of the scars on his legs (we don’t know where they’re from). But he is doing well and being perfect. 😍
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 18/09/2026
We are live here with his arrival at the sanctuary! globalelephants.org/rescue-sandro
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 18/09/2026
The team is about 10 km away from Sandro's new home! We will be going live again soon with his arrival, so stay tuned!
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 18/09/2026
Sandro's crate is moving to the smaller truck for the final leg of the trip. And... our sanctuary family has completely covered his relocation costs! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible. We'll be home soon!
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 18/09/2026
Grab your friends, your snacks, and a box of tissues and prepare to settle in to watch Sandro’s first steps into his new life. Sandro and the team are quickly approaching the sanctuary and they may be there this afternoon. With every rescue,
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 17/09/2026
Double your impact! The next $2,500 donated toward Sandro’s rescue will be doubled dollar-for-dollar, courtesy of the Rick and Michele Palmer Relief Trust. Donate here: globalelephants.org/rescue-sandro
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 17/09/2026
Baby and Guille took the next step today, sharing a yard for the first time! They approached each other, took breaks when needed, then returned for more trunk wrestling and calm time side-by-side. Watch here: globalelephants.org/baby-and-guille…
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Baby and Guille: Sharing a Yard
It’s been several days now since Baby and the other elephants met each other across a fence line. So far, Guille and Baby have spent the most time interacting and seem to be learning more about each other’s communication styles. Baby’s energy is often exuberant, so it makes sense that she (34 years old) and Guille (27 years old),
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 17/09/2026
A live check in from the road on the morning of Sandro's second day of the trip home! youtu.be/bVK-2xUXUHM
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 16/09/2026
Sandro is on the road! Though his departure was hindered by protestors, Sandro remained a rockstar through it all and everyone is in good spirits. We can't wait to get him home to his new life at the sanctuary.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 16/09/2026
Scott and team are in Sorocaba and preparing to leave with Sandro for Sanctuary today! There is a protest taking place, but the team has security and police on-site to help keep things as calm as possible. Watch here: youtu.be/F1zvFCnnANI
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 16/09/2026
The team had to make changes to Sandro's enclosure to be able to setup the crate and prepare him for travel. Learn more about Sandro and his rescue here: globalelephants.org/rescue-sandro
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 15/09/2026
Dinner brought all six elephants together. Bambi was cautious at first, but soon settled near Baby to eat while Maia approached confidently. As everyone relaxed, Guille and Baby had time to interact on their own. (Guille is on the left) ow.ly/zNji50ZNXZH
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 15/09/2026
Scott was live again this morning to show the world how great Sandro is with his crate. 🥰 He's exceptional. Watch here: youtu.be/Bw9X4v8aImk
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 15/09/2026
Scott and the team are with Sandro at Sorocaba Zoo, preparing Sandro for his journey to the sanctuary. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHexvtZ1azE
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 13/09/2026
Despite decades in captivity in small spaces, with little to no stimulation, when you give an elephant a large, natural habitat and autonomy, they begin to return to their natural, instinctual behaviors. An elephant’s age and their length of time spent in a sterile environment do not stop them from
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 12/09/2026
The bottom of an elephant's foot has deep grooves in it, a bit like the tread on the bottom of a sneaker. These are Baby's adorable feet.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 11/09/2026
Baby is learning that relationships take communication, patience, and respect. As she gets to know the other elephants, she’s discovering when to engage—and when to step away. Read more: ow.ly/gWyS50ZMGR6
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 10/09/2026
Baby, Maia, and Guillermina shared a calm moment at the fence today. ❤️ All three reached out to touch and smell each other. When Baby's excitement grew, Maia chose to walk away—but Guille stayed, curious and brave, continuing to touch Baby. Read more: ow.ly/xx0050ZM60S
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Baby's Encounter With Maia, Guille, and Bambi
Baby has been staying in the three yards closest to the barn in the female Asian elephant habitat, while the other five elephants are in the farther yards–though they have the ability to see and interact with Baby if they choose. On the way down to feed everyone dinner, caregivers noticed that Maia and Guillermina were near the barn looking at
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 09/09/2026
Baby met Maia, Bambi, and Guillermina for the first time today! Guille was the first to approach, touching trunks with Baby through the fence. Maia offered a gentle greeting, but Baby chose to explore instead. A positive first meeting! ow.ly/2UCf50ZLwSQ
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 09/09/2026
Join our EleGuardians and make a difference in the life of a sanctuary elephant. 💚 globalelephants.org/adopt-an-elepha…
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 08/09/2026
"While most Australians assume the ivory trade ended decades ago, Adelaide University research has found an active collectors' market exists online, with most listings showing no proof that the items are legal." ow.ly/QbkL50ZKXUQ
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 07/09/2026
Rana and Mara usually do everything together but at dinner, they decided to do their own thing. Rana enjoyed some leftover hay while Mara relaxed by the pond, then shook a tree with her trunk. Eventually, they ate dinner across the yard from each other. ow.ly/hbjK50ZKqht
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Mara Shakes the Tree
Caregivers here at the sanctuary spend only a portion of their days around the elephants. There’s a lot of cleaning, food and medical preparation, and general maintenance that are part of a care team’s day. Of course, everyone–human and elephant–sees one another at meal time and during daily check-ins, but the main interactions with the elephants are at breakfast, dinner, and training or medical sessions.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 07/09/2026
"1st night of giant mechanical elephant parade in Taipei draws 100,000" Read more: focustaiwan.tw/culture/202609060006
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1st night of giant mechanical elephant parade in Taipei draws 100,000 - Focus Taiwan
The first night of the "Trois éléphants passent ..." street performance drew around 100,000 Taiwanese and foreign spectators to the streets of Taipei's Shilin District on Saturday, the opening night, with another performance scheduled for Sunday, according to the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC).
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 07/09/2026
Sunday Smile: After months of rehabilitation, Paulo Guacamole was ready to return to the wild. 🦜 He flew high and far after release, vocalizing from the treetops. Fresh food left for him went untouched—a sign he found a welcoming new home. Read more: ow.ly/xkiV50ZJYlt
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Sunday Smile: Paulo Guacamole's Release
You may remember the story of Paulo Guacamole, the wild-caught Orange-winged Amazon Parrot who was surrendered by his owner for a more appropriate life in the forest. Because the bird had been inside for so many years, he understandably had trouble flying at first. But, after spending time in the large section of the sanctuary flight cage,
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 06/09/2026
"AI-generated elephant rescue videos mislead online amid Nepal flooding" Read more: www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/a…
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AI-generated elephant rescue videos mislead online amid Nepal flooding
Days after flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border in August 2026 killed hundreds of people, social media posts shared videos falsely claiming they showed elephants rescuing people from the floodwat...
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 06/09/2026
Baby is fully surrounded by nature in her habitat at the sanctuary. 🌴🐘🌿🌱
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 05/09/2026
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 05/09/2026
"Lone Malaysian elephant, who went viral for walking 100 km with an injured leg amid traffic to return to his herd, finds new home" Read more: ow.ly/y1Z750ZJGrs
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Lone Malaysian elephant, who went viral for walking 100 km with an injured leg amid traffic to return to his herd, finds new home
For nearly two weeks, a lone injured elephant walking along a busy highway in Malaysia became an unlikely internet sensation. Now Sulong Chalil has a new home, after wildlife officials recaptured him and transported the massive animal by boat to a national park.
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 04/09/2026
Baby has discovered a favorite grass! 🌱 Her caregivers offered several varieties from around the sanctuary, and one stood out. They’re nurturing a patch through the dry season so Baby can enjoy her favorite grass as a special daily snack. Read more: ow.ly/Qmkj50ZJCmB
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 04/09/2026
"Patrols tightened to protect South Sumatra's elephant habitats" en.antaranews.com/news/429621/patro…
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Patrols tightened to protect South Sumatra's elephant habitats: BKSDA
Indonesia’s South Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has tightened 24-hour patrols in Padang Sugihan Wildlife Reserve, Ogan Komering ...
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants @globalelephants.org · 04/09/2026
Rana (in the back) and Mara enjoyed their snacks near each other. 🥰
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