Guidance from elephants

Our guides and guests at Mara Plains were recently treated to an extra special sighting: a lioness moving her newborn cub. Lions are born blind and spend the first few weeks of their lives concealed in dens where they are less vulnerable to prowling predators. Catching a glimpse of the tiny youngsters at this stage is rare and we feel privileged to have witnessed this incredible moment.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 📍Mara Plains, Kenya⁣⁣⁣ | Great Plains Conservation

Explore. Encounter. Enjoy! Zoofari is an exclusive 21 evening at the Great Plains Zoo. Feed giraffes, hop with the kangaroos, visit the farm animals, and meet our animal ambassadors - all while enjoying bites from local food trucks (including Tavern & Tots, Wagoo Burger, Taqueria Juanita, and Oh My Cupcakes!), cold adult beverages, delightful entertainment, and so much more! Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/4uwwvl Get ready to feel like a kid again, because this night is all about you! THA

The natural world can be both beautiful and brutal, and we're lucky enough to have front-row seats to all the drama. When both the alpha male and female of the Duba painted dog pack succumbed to attacks from lions it seemed as though the fate of their pups was sealed. Unable to fend for themselves and without the protection of their parents, we were doubtful that the youngsters would survive. Amazingly, subadult members of the pack took the pups into their care and have been feeding and caring f