Along side a rushing river in a beautiful and lush mountainous valley is Maesa Elephant Camp. We learned that Asian elephants have small ears and a big head while the African elephants have large ears and a small head. What I noticed touring the camp was that the elephants have different personalities and talents. I know some of the mahouts or trainers prepare them for a show but most of these elephants seem genuinely happy. After watching them dance, parade around the camp, play soccer and paint (yes, they painted real portraits) they played games. One game, Hailey was called to the middle of the arena and had a dart throwing contest with an elephant. Thank goodness she tied by both of them popping two balloons or I would have never let her live it down.
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