Keeping cool in the hot season
As it gets hotter and hotter, our elephants are spending more and more time in the river... and why not? Elephants love to float, splash and have fun! Let's see if you can name the eles in these pics... HINT:…
Yindee’s family pays a visit to Hope
Patience pays off... Hope can often be found gazing out from his private yard, spying on the activities of his lady friends... and Hoping that they might take some time out to come over to visit. Yesterday he enjoyed time…
Mintra Celebrates Fifth Anniversary at ENP
And so it begins ... Before arriving to Elephant Nature Park on the last day of February 2009, Mintra spent her whole life as a street begging elephant. Mintra seemed to develop slowly, possibly because of her dislocated hips. Though…
Mintra and Yin Dee Finally Roam Free
Mintra can’t wipe the smile off her face these days … she has a good friend by her side, a bundle of joy at her breast and a loyal old fuss budget hovering in the background. But what makes her smile the most is that she is enjoying the company of those most dearest to her while grazing peacefully, feeling the grass underfoot and the sun shining on her back. She can have a roll in the mud when she wishes and has a companion to rub against when needed. Finally, after six weeks in the security of the shelter, Mintra and Yin Dee are free to roam at will at Elephant Nature Park!
Mintra blesses us with a baby boy – welcome Yin Dee!!!!
The new baby elephant, Yin Dee
Rumbles, roars and chirps erupted at around 12:15 a.m. on August 25th breaking the midnight silence, announcing the arrival of a new born calf. Stirred to consciousness by the vocalizations, bleary eyed ENP staff sprung from their beds. Grabbing flashlights and cameras, they rushed to the elephant shelters to catch a glimpse of the newest member of our herd.
Elephant Gossip! The latest dish at Elephant Nature Park
There are many social groups within our herd of elephants who reside at Elephant Nature Park. For some, we never know what tomorrow will bring, while others have a rather predictable routine. Read on and you will have a glimpse into their complex relationships …
