Maesa Elephant Camp

Maesa Elephant Camp has 71 happy elephants. Below you can see a picture of banana snatcher. He got that name because when you give him a banana he takes it and then drops it. Your eyes (stupid human that you are) follow the dropped banana wondering when he'll pick it up. While his very powerful trunk snatches at the big bunch you still have in your hands. There is no fighting an elephant. You just don't do it.

After we were done getting bananas stolen and watching more stupid humans get theirs taken we went to the arena to watch the elephants play soccer, basketball, paint, and play with their trainers. They looked like they genuinely enjoyed it. At times the trainer would tell them to throw the ball and the elephant was like nope. Then the trainer would try again: nope. Again: still nope. Finally the trainer said okay and the elephant dunked the basketball. It was awesome. The elephant laughed in his face (literally). It was great.

It's amazing how we forget that animals are just like people. They have talents, personalities, rebellions, fears, favorites, and dreams. If anyone has the opportunity to see this place I recommend you go. You walk away with a new appreciation for life in all it's forms.

Minds open, hearts close, bellies full.
-Nature Enthusiast