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How do elephants know?

How do elephants know?

As I sit in Dallas thinking about our recent trip to Elephant Havens, I find myself reflecting on what to share with all of you who have made this crazy dream of ours a reality. And then something came to me—the mystery of how elephants know what...

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April Update – Floods, Babies, and Hope

April Update – Floods, Babies, and Hope

Scott and I just returned from an exciting March visit full of firsts. As always, there is never a dull moment here at Elephant Havens, and the past few weeks have certainly reminded us just how dynamic life in the bush can be. First is the rain...

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“Why elephants?” you ask…

“Why elephants?” you ask…

As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on just how far we have come with Elephant Havens. In 2017, Bee approached us with a simple but extraordinary dream to create an elephant orphanage in Botswana. At the time, Botswana was home...

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Beginning the year with gratitude

Beginning the year with gratitude

As we step into a new year, we want to pause for a moment and simply say thank you. Your generosity over the past year has carried Elephant Havens in ways that continue to humble and inspire us. By caring. By fostering. By donating and meeting...

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Meet our newest little angel

Meet our newest little angel

We’re so happy to introduce our new little rescue—Angel. She’s one of our newest orphaned residents, a sweet and endearing baby elephant who was rescued on August 30, 2025, in Ngarange, in the Okavango Delta Panhandle. This little ellie was...

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Our lively new rescue Matsaudi

Our lively new rescue Matsaudi

Meet Matsaudi, a lively and adventurous baby elephant who was rescued in Matsaudi village, just 25 minutes from Elephant Havens. This spunky little girl was just a year old when her life took a dramatic turn. Her mother was involved in a...

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The miracles you’ve made happen

The miracles you’ve made happen

Having just returned from Elephant Havens, and with Thanksgiving upon us, I’ve been reflecting on all the things we’re grateful for. The truth is, I find myself doing this often, not just during Thanksgiving week. And every single time, each of...

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