Meet Auckland Zoo's elephant team leader Andrew Coers

Elephant team leader Andrew is best known for his unforgettable journey with our extraordinary pachyderms, and after 20 years here at the Zoo he reflects on how it all started.

[@katemorgan5448]

I think you deserve a great job. You are a really amazing man Andrew. You deserve all the love from the elephants

[@alicekong7016]

Wow! They’re whoppers! They seem to love swimming! They’re so clever and sweet!!🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@michrich2000]

Wonderful :-D I still remember how lovely your team was to Kashen and the things you did to help her. Still miss Kashy bear x

[@katemorgan5448]

I miss her to Michele hicks

[@lukyis4pg]

I like it

[@joshmac1]

What camera was this filmed with? The quality is amazing! Thanks :)

[@nonebusiness4488]

andrew. we are missing an update on your place and these elephants really really bad. update what is going on thanks

[@sandraowens4821]

it would be lovely if you had a third elephant, so Anjalee would not be on her own one day.. i think the elephants are loved and well looked aftr at your zoo.