In many zoos and facilities around the world, captive elephants are kept in spaces no larger than a big backyard and often spend half their time confined to barns about the size of a one-bedroom apartment. For a species that has adapted to roam more than 30 miles in a single day, such small spaces take a toll on their bodies and minds. At the sanctuary, our goal is to recreate a life that mirrors the wild as closely as possible. With autonomy and an expansive space to explore, the transformation