Friday 19 July 2013

Educational Elephant Interaction - proves surprising and very emotional!

Jared writes: "Yesterday we encountered elephants from various distances on our game drive including 10 to 20 meters away, but today we took it to a whole new level!

I was completely wrong about my interpretation of 'elephant interaction', the weather wasn't that great so when little Jubliani (the baby elephant) appeared he put smiles across all our faces. The short talk about elephants turned out to be one of the most informative and enjoyable talks I’ve ever heard ... we’ve seen plenty of animals up close and personal but the elephant tops it all. Moments like placing food onto his tongue is one that is going to be with the group for a life time." 

Elephant Interaction at Bayete Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Baby 'Jubliani' with his Mum 'Rachel' and Dad 'Rambo'

Elephant Interaction at Bayete Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Jubliani with his Mum Rachel

Elephant Interaction at Bayete Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dad - Rambo - the elephant's eye is the logo for Bayete Zulu Elephant Interaction

Elephant Interaction at Bayete Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Rambo's mouth - Cadets got to feed him & touch is skin, tusks and tongue
"South Africa is a place that never fails to surprise, the opportunity of a life time that will never come about again." - Jared

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