Global Sanctuary for Elephants
@globalelephants.org
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.
Knock Knock! A wild elephant entered someone's yard to look for a snack in southwest China. No one was home at the time, and the visitor left politely. news.cgtn.com/news/2025-11...
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Knock Knock! A wild elephant entered someone's yard to look for a snack in southwest China. No one was home at the time, and the visitor left politely. news.cgtn.com/news/2025-11...
Mara thinks that sunny days are perfect for spending time in the mud! ☀️
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mara thinks that sunny days are perfect for spending time in the mud! ☀️
At dinner, all five Asian elephants gathered near the fenceline. 💚 Maia and Mara shared gentle trunk touches, Rana stayed near, and Bambi kept a comfortable distance. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/five-girls-meet-at-the-fence/
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
At dinner, all five Asian elephants gathered near the fenceline. 💚 Maia and Mara shared gentle trunk touches, Rana stayed near, and Bambi kept a comfortable distance. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/five-girls-meet-at-the-fence/
This week’s Sunday Smile photo catches Kenya in what seems like a pensive moment, just after her late-night snacks. Nighttime at sanctuary has a magical quality, especially on clear nights like this one, when the stars stretch across the neverending sky. We can only imagine what
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This week’s Sunday Smile photo catches Kenya in what seems like a pensive moment, just after her late-night snacks. Nighttime at sanctuary has a magical quality, especially on clear nights like this one, when the stars stretch across the neverending sky. We can only imagine what
Kenya held a little snack in her mouth during her entire dust bath. 😄 Just like people, elephants express their own unique personalities in everything they do. They each have their own ways of processing their experiences, expressing their needs to their caregivers and each other, and
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Kenya held a little snack in her mouth during her entire dust bath. 😄 Just like people, elephants express their own unique personalities in everything they do. They each have their own ways of processing their experiences, expressing their needs to their caregivers and each other, and
The Pangea Trust is building Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, located in Portugal. They just announced that they are expecting their first resident, a female African elephant named Kariba, from Belgium. Read more: www.pangeatrust.org/announcing-o...
November 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Pangea Trust is building Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, located in Portugal. They just announced that they are expecting their first resident, a female African elephant named Kariba, from Belgium. Read more: www.pangeatrust.org/announcing-o...
In this video from a few years ago, Guille showed off her curiosity and intelligence by moving the lock on her water trough. 🔒❓ Learn more about elephants’ incredible problem-solving abilities in this week’s Elefact: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
In this video from a few years ago, Guille showed off her curiosity and intelligence by moving the lock on her water trough. 🔒❓ Learn more about elephants’ incredible problem-solving abilities in this week’s Elefact: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
VOLUME UP 🔊 Maia, Bambi & Guille may wander separately, but they always find their way back to each other. 💚 Some days it’s quiet grazing; others, it’s rumbles, dust baths & sleepy smiles under the trees—three friends, perfectly in tune. Read more: globalelephants.org/three-under-...
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
VOLUME UP 🔊 Maia, Bambi & Guille may wander separately, but they always find their way back to each other. 💚 Some days it’s quiet grazing; others, it’s rumbles, dust baths & sleepy smiles under the trees—three friends, perfectly in tune. Read more: globalelephants.org/three-under-...
Kenya is finding her rhythm again. 💚 She’s exploring farther into the woods, foraging on trees, and spending more time in the mud wallow. Her care team continues gentle footwork training to prepare her to have a radiograph taken. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-seeks-...
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Kenya is finding her rhythm again. 💚 She’s exploring farther into the woods, foraging on trees, and spending more time in the mud wallow. Her care team continues gentle footwork training to prepare her to have a radiograph taken. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-seeks-...
This #GivingTuesday, we are raising donations to expand the female Asian elephant habitat by about 200 acres, giving the girls room to roam, explore, and rediscover themselves. The first $75,000 donated will be matched, doubling your impact. Learn more: globalelephants.org/giving-tuesd...
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This #GivingTuesday, we are raising donations to expand the female Asian elephant habitat by about 200 acres, giving the girls room to roam, explore, and rediscover themselves. The first $75,000 donated will be matched, doubling your impact. Learn more: globalelephants.org/giving-tuesd...
Thank you, sanctuary family, for helping us reach the goal for Kenya's Treats 4 Feets Halloween fundraiser! 🎃💚
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thank you, sanctuary family, for helping us reach the goal for Kenya's Treats 4 Feets Halloween fundraiser! 🎃💚
Volume up to hear from Michele. When an elephant passes away at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we try to pick a place to lay them to rest that was special for them in their lives or is in a particularly beautiful place that suits their spirit. For Pupy’s final resting place, we chose a spot in Yard 5,
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Volume up to hear from Michele. When an elephant passes away at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we try to pick a place to lay them to rest that was special for them in their lives or is in a particularly beautiful place that suits their spirit. For Pupy’s final resting place, we chose a spot in Yard 5,
At certain points throughout each day, caregivers may encourage the elephants to shift over into a neighboring yard so that spaces can be safely cleaned or to allow various maintenance tasks to be completed. We also use that time to “decorate” the empty yards with the
November 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
At certain points throughout each day, caregivers may encourage the elephants to shift over into a neighboring yard so that spaces can be safely cleaned or to allow various maintenance tasks to be completed. We also use that time to “decorate” the empty yards with the
Poof! 😁 Kenya throws dirt on herself so quickly and neatly that in photos it looks like it is suspended above her.
November 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Poof! 😁 Kenya throws dirt on herself so quickly and neatly that in photos it looks like it is suspended above her.
Sanctuary staff carved tasty pumpkin treats for the girls on Halloween. When caregivers gave Kenya her pumpkin, she put the whole thing in her mouth at once. Then she paused—aware of the camera rolling—and waited for them to stop filming before chomping down and eating it whole.
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sanctuary staff carved tasty pumpkin treats for the girls on Halloween. When caregivers gave Kenya her pumpkin, she put the whole thing in her mouth at once. Then she paused—aware of the camera rolling—and waited for them to stop filming before chomping down and eating it whole.
It’s EleFact Friday! 🐘💤
Did you know elephants might catch yawns—just like we do? Studies suggest they can yawn in response to others, even their caregivers. Another sign of their deep empathy and social bonds. Read more: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
Did you know elephants might catch yawns—just like we do? Studies suggest they can yawn in response to others, even their caregivers. Another sign of their deep empathy and social bonds. Read more: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
November 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It’s EleFact Friday! 🐘💤
Did you know elephants might catch yawns—just like we do? Studies suggest they can yawn in response to others, even their caregivers. Another sign of their deep empathy and social bonds. Read more: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
Did you know elephants might catch yawns—just like we do? Studies suggest they can yawn in response to others, even their caregivers. Another sign of their deep empathy and social bonds. Read more: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
It's Halloween and we are almost to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated to help care for Kenya's feet. 🎃 You can read more about her condition and this fundraiser here: globalelephants.org/halloween-20...
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's Halloween and we are almost to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated to help care for Kenya's feet. 🎃 You can read more about her condition and this fundraiser here: globalelephants.org/halloween-20...
Rana was chomping on some browse and it was quite long! Even the smallest, seemingly boring moments give us such joy to see. She's charming.
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Rana was chomping on some browse and it was quite long! Even the smallest, seemingly boring moments give us such joy to see. She's charming.
Ever wonder what “browse,” “dusting,” or “protected contact” mean? 🐘
We put together an elephant glossary to help you better understand the words we use when talking about sanctuary life. 📝
Learn more: https://globalelephants.org/increase-your-elephant-knowledge/
We put together an elephant glossary to help you better understand the words we use when talking about sanctuary life. 📝
Learn more: https://globalelephants.org/increase-your-elephant-knowledge/
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ever wonder what “browse,” “dusting,” or “protected contact” mean? 🐘
We put together an elephant glossary to help you better understand the words we use when talking about sanctuary life. 📝
Learn more: https://globalelephants.org/increase-your-elephant-knowledge/
We put together an elephant glossary to help you better understand the words we use when talking about sanctuary life. 📝
Learn more: https://globalelephants.org/increase-your-elephant-knowledge/
This year for Halloween, supporters from the FB group "Friends of GSE" are raising funds to help support Kenya's foot care. 🎃 We are almost halfway to our goal! globalelephants.org/halloween-20...
October 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This year for Halloween, supporters from the FB group "Friends of GSE" are raising funds to help support Kenya's foot care. 🎃 We are almost halfway to our goal! globalelephants.org/halloween-20...
Kenya’s finding comfort in small joys. She’s been spending her mornings splashing in Club Mud, blowing bubbles, and taking her time to relax. Even through grief, her playful heart shines through. Read more: globalelephants.org/to-eat-or-to...
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Kenya’s finding comfort in small joys. She’s been spending her mornings splashing in Club Mud, blowing bubbles, and taking her time to relax. Even through grief, her playful heart shines through. Read more: globalelephants.org/to-eat-or-to...
Our 2026 wall calendar is available to order now 💚 shop.globalelephants.org/product/cale...
October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our 2026 wall calendar is available to order now 💚 shop.globalelephants.org/product/cale...
Maia, Guille, and Bambi share a sweet bond. 💛
Maia and Guille often stay close to Bambi, making sure she feels safe—but they also enjoy playful moments together, especially by the pond. Their trust in one another shows just how far they’ve all come. More: globalelephants.org/togetherness...
Maia and Guille often stay close to Bambi, making sure she feels safe—but they also enjoy playful moments together, especially by the pond. Their trust in one another shows just how far they’ve all come. More: globalelephants.org/togetherness...
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Maia, Guille, and Bambi share a sweet bond. 💛
Maia and Guille often stay close to Bambi, making sure she feels safe—but they also enjoy playful moments together, especially by the pond. Their trust in one another shows just how far they’ve all come. More: globalelephants.org/togetherness...
Maia and Guille often stay close to Bambi, making sure she feels safe—but they also enjoy playful moments together, especially by the pond. Their trust in one another shows just how far they’ve all come. More: globalelephants.org/togetherness...
Make a difference for #elephants! 🐘
Spread awareness, research local efforts, and connect with organizations already helping.
Speak up respectfully, support true sanctuaries, and never stop learning or advocating.
Read more about what you can do to help: globalelephants.org/you-ask-we-a...
Spread awareness, research local efforts, and connect with organizations already helping.
Speak up respectfully, support true sanctuaries, and never stop learning or advocating.
Read more about what you can do to help: globalelephants.org/you-ask-we-a...
October 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Make a difference for #elephants! 🐘
Spread awareness, research local efforts, and connect with organizations already helping.
Speak up respectfully, support true sanctuaries, and never stop learning or advocating.
Read more about what you can do to help: globalelephants.org/you-ask-we-a...
Spread awareness, research local efforts, and connect with organizations already helping.
Speak up respectfully, support true sanctuaries, and never stop learning or advocating.
Read more about what you can do to help: globalelephants.org/you-ask-we-a...
Most of the photos and videos of Kenya we share highlight her magnificent ears. She is that quintessential impressive African elephant when she fully opens her ears. But this week’s Sunday Smile shows a sillier and not quite as regal view: her face up close, with her ears all the way back.
October 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Most of the photos and videos of Kenya we share highlight her magnificent ears. She is that quintessential impressive African elephant when she fully opens her ears. But this week’s Sunday Smile shows a sillier and not quite as regal view: her face up close, with her ears all the way back.