Ever wondered what an elephant’s morning routine looks like? We joined Keepers Adam and Lizzy for Tara’s morning routine to show you how they care for her feet, skin eyes and general health on a […]
Category Archives: Welfare
Mud Wallow Bonding
Not only does a good mud wallow help our girls keep cool in this hot weather, it’s also a fantastic opportunity for social bonding!! Just as in the wild, it seems that mud baths are […]
Swimming trunks at the ready…
Did you know that elephants are excellent swimmers? You may find it surprising, but an elephant’s body is actually very buoyant and allows them to float easily. They can swim completely submerged, with their head above […]
Kate’s been playing Kerplunk!
When it comes to exciting new enrichment methods, our keepers are never short of ideas. Where most people might have seen a big empty pipe, a pile of sticks and a bag of carrots – […]
Kate’s exploring the wide outdoors
Kate has now settled in well to her new living arrangements. After some initial hesitation about stepping over the dividing line between the first two pens she entered, she hasn’t looked back! The flooring in […]