The Toronto Elephants: Arrival Day, Part 2, "The Greeting"

[@denisehicks7525]

God bless BOB Barker and all that have made these elephants life blessed and made this possible.

[@AC-tc5mi]

This video moved me to tears. THANK YOU all for doing things SO RIGHT when the world is doing things SO SO WRONG. Bless you, from Canada.

[@annsowers4591]

It's as if they were singing "come on in soul sister, we got you!" Absolutely heart warming.

[@raihanabari783]

Deep rumbling and greeting sounds so wonderful! They are in good hands now. Thank you all your organization is doing for elephants.

[@TheScreamers9]

iT is absolutely amazing to hear them talking, wish we could understand the words. Thank you for taping this it is beautiful.

[@RoulinBrooks]

Music to my ears! Absolutely wonderful. I live in Toronto and even attended a couple of the city council meetings about the elephants. Until I got too disgusted with the whole thing. All those who did everything they could to prevent the three elephants from going to California were thinking only of themselves and not what was best for the elephants. PAWS is, without question, the best place for the Toronto elephants. I'm so glad they didn't have to suffer through another Toronto winter.

[@williemolly]

What an amazing experience. I notice the keepers do not get too close, at least on this video. It looks like I'll being spending the day watching all the videos on these elephants Thank God for Bob Barker. He said he is using ALL his money for animals and will die broke. A man who truly cares and is doing what he can to help all the animals in need

[@ermelindaward2395]

All they wanted to do was greet the new family member with their trunk. So beautiful to see these precious animals.

[@wllpapr]

Feeling total bliss and joy over the music of the elephants! So grateful to PAWS and Bob Barker for making this happen. Toka, Thika & Iringa....Welcome to paradise!

[@lindawillis7006]

Thank you for taking our three lovely girls from Toronto and giving them a natural elephants' life. I miss them BUT, the cost of seeing them in a zoo is too high for their best interests. I know the keepers gave them the best care they could and they were treated with respect, however, the cold winters and cement floors were not to their advantage. Sending much love to Toka and Thika.

[@kristieingram2039]

I lost count of how many times I watched this. I love the sounds the elephants make plus I love the greeting .

[@sarapiper385]

Absolutely brilliant thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping Poor Elephants are you all angels sent from heaven to help these poor animals bless you and thank you

[@judywilson2020]

THANK YOU ALL for doing what you do... We need more people like you in this world...

[@mienamie4448]

AMEN😍🤗😇❤🐘💖

[@judithcampbell3354]

Thank You Bob Barker! My goodness how happy they are, and what a wonderful life they deserve. I hope they live long healthier lives now that they are safe and protected, in such a great place as this.

[@KathleenMonaghan-r3x]

Thank you for saving these BEAUTIFUL CREATURES 😢❤ HOW GREAT YOU ARE !!! THANK GOODNESS 🌟 for Sanctuary s.... saving these GENTLE GIANT'S 😢❤😢❤

[@sandysox]

I am from South Africa and it was wonderful to see the work you are doing for these wonderful intelligent creatures

[@MegaDeansy]

Every now and then you comes across solid-gold on KZbin and this is one of them - I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the videos on these 3 magnificent creatures !. A superb effort from all involved !

[@licksnkicks]

You put this so eloquently. The girls from Toronto are free now and able to roam with their friends. I am so happy for them!

[@dsdtns]

Thank you so much for showing us our Toronto elephants and how they are doing. I am so happy they are at PAWS. Please keep the videos coming for those of us who love these beautiful creatures.

[@christinah8676]

I am from Ontario Canada and I used to go see the elephants at the Toronto Zoo inside me how small the enclosure was thank you paws for taking the elephants and given them a much larger natural environment I hope they're happy

[@surfjerr]

Steel bars and torturing yes they are just wonderful

[@splina6086]

@@surfjerr These enclosures would be needed at times for the safety of each elephant. I hope you've checked all the other vids to see the vast free roam hectares they actually have available to them 😃

[@splina6086]

I'm also in Ont, I saw them there once, a few years before they were brought here to PAWS. They are some very lucky elephants now!

[@theresatyler4043]

I am in tears watching this beautiful interaction of the most powerful & intelligent animal on earth! 😱🐘🐘🐘🐘💧💧💧💧💖💖💖💖❗❗❗❗

[@cynsmith8831]

I too am in tears!! I cannot quit crying for these beautiful animals! For all animals! PAWS what a wonderful place and name

[@AnimalLeftist]

I live in Toronto, these elephants will FINALLY live the life they have always deserved. THANK YOU!! This made me cry with happiness. For the elephants. To the negative comments? Cry your own river. If you want to see an elephant, go to an environment where the animals are HAPPY. TO Zoo? Was hell for these girls.

[@johnpaavo]

Finally these amazing animals got a home that they deserved. God Bless Bob Barker! Without his generosity and persistence this wouldn't have happened.

[@seecanon5840]

I sense you. Where are you? We're here just out of sight. I see you. We see you. You're finally here. Here is peaceful, here is safe? Very safe, very peaceful and fun. Welcome sister. I am home.

[@miriamschiro1773]

See Canon ...shut up! 🙄

[@sheylaabarca9754]

I love that!!!🙏👆💯😍😭thank you!

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

Nippy Preet You LITERALLY didn't read any of the description, did you?

[@allesschwarz_liebe5871]

I love this!!

[@christopherbzowski4346]

how poetic

[@shiboof]

THANK YOU TIMES TEN FOR THIS!! What a wonderful glimpse into the greetings of these beautiful girls. Wow.

[@loganhannah54]

Wow, even the floors are heavily padded...remarkable place...salute :)

[@judithdoolittle6951]

stain glass Thank goodness, you answered my question. 🥰

[@raedarden9830]

Incredible! How well-planned that the new girls and established ones were gradually brought closer together. It is unfortunate that it has to be done at all, but for the safety of all concerned, well done! I've read what the complainers have to say, and I wonder if they donate to help continue the care of these beautiful ladies? Do they even bother to educate themselves that these gorgeous elles' forever home is eighty wonderful acres, with swimming pools, natural foraging, shade trees for afternoon naps.. Thank you, Mr. Bob Barker. And thank you PAWS! I'll be donating.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

standing in the barn, the vocalizations must be intense, on video they were incredible, to "feel" the infra sound in person would be mind blowing

[@bpalmento3468]

The sound of the mighty African elephants is quite scary. They were excited to meet together. Wow!

[@TheJimbob1603]

I'd guess it was the sound of terror, anger, or fear! But, I don't speak 'elephant'!

[@pearlbonnie1369]

@@TheJimbob1603 Why would you guess that?

[@theartsyzoologist]

@@TheJimbob1603 The vocalisations we’re more so a stimulated series of curiosities and interest meeting a newer member of their kind, the deep rumbling and trumpeting are a mix of alarm and communication toward the newer elephant, bare in mind we are only hearing 20% of the conversation, they connect and communicate often using infrasonic frequencies we cannot hear. If they were terrified they would be racing up and down or hurting themselves by smashing into gates. The way they extended their trunks to one another is a sign that they are merely getting acquainted and want to know more about the stranger, vice versa.

[@shevawnmacdonald4282]

When I was Little you could enter the back of the lion enclosure, if they started roaring people held their ears and ran from the building, the only way to really understand how intense it was was to be there

[@kristieingram2039]

This video is so awesome. I love to hear those elephants vocalizing with each other.

[@ruthdodds1735]

To listen to the greetings on this video is unbelievable Thika, Toka, and Iringa's arrival is a wonderful experience for all of them to be honoured by their peers.

[@Globally1201]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VAST AMOUNT OF ACREAGE FOR THESE BEAU-TI-FUL MAJESTIC GIANTS OF GOD'S CREATIONS!!!... TO ROAM AROUND FREELY!!!😃🐾💕 TRUE ELLIES FORM!!!💜😍🐘🐘🐘🐘...THANKFUL TO BOB BARKER FOR SPEARHEADING THIS EVENTFUL PROJECT THAT IS NOW THE FOREVER HOME FOR RETIRED CIRCUS & ZOO ELLIES!!!...HOME AT LAST!!!💕🐘🐘🙋🙏➕👌👍

[@bonnieguerra6300]

Good morning bless you for this rescue I love Ellie’s an can’t stand how they’re mistreated sounds of joy rest now make friends and eat eat eat

[@merlecharge5303]

What a reception what a greeting, they are so intelligent... Thank you Bob Barker you have Soul BlessYou

[@mortalclown3812]

WOW what an amazing video. It must've been the greatest thing ever to experience as it occurred. Mighty good work, all.

[@shiboof]

They have acres to roam, private pools, natural snacks, no shows, no tricks, no expectations except to be elephants. And most important: NO BREEDING, forced or otherwise. There will be plenty of time to touch and caress. But they must be brought together safely. It takes time.

[@buckfoley1758]

shiboof nt

[@robertwashburn1085]

Just listening to these sounds from the video is emmense . Just imagine being there and listening to it live ! Happy sounds from all the elephants.

[@terrysigmon3119]

That trumpeting in the barn echoing sounds so awesome. I love to see these beast get another chance.

[@helenminehan4356]

Wow ! what a massive undertaking for everyone to get the elephants transported to the Toronto sancturary where they will have a elephant natural life free of cruelty from previous owners. Thankyou to all you wonderful people involved.💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💜💜💜💛💛💛💚💚💚💚.

[@DianaBamaRN]

The sanctuary is PAWS located in California NOT Toronto!

[@intimacywithjesus]

I never get tired of watching this video! There is so much snow in Toronto right now and it is really cold and seeing all the videos and pictures of these precious elephants make me so happy! They have new pictures of Tika on Facebook playing with an oak tree! Thank you Mr. Bob Barker (Happy Birthday) and thank you PAWS.

[@ruthdodds1735]

I agree now it is time for the Bowmanville zoo to give Limba a life.

[@johannascott5200]

I notice that there are no comments from Karen Wyman in the past year or so. She wanted the elephants sent to breeding pastures in Florida owned by the circuses and Zoos. It has since been closed down. It seems that almost every elephant sent there has died. One american zoo sent two healthy elephants there for boarding while they rebuilt their habitat. One was pregnant but they were both healthy. They were dead within a year. Iringa , the eldest, died last year at PAWS from problems caused by her having spent all her life in a zoo's concrete jungle. Thanks you. Toronto council, for not listening to the Zoo and their attendants and sending these beautiful animals to their deaths. I look forward to seeing more of Toka and Thika. And thank you so much PAWS for the work you do.

[@annetteslife]

Well at least Irringa died a happy girl and in a natural or close to a natural habitat where she was surrounded by those who loved her

[@barbibutton9619]

Your saying they all died at PAWS Sanctuary?

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

Barbi Button , no . I had to read it a couple times before I got it .

[@joanthorington3593]

Would LOVE to know what they are saying to each other! Such a joyful day!

[@micherunnett5492]

I wish Our Lucy in Edmonton could be there too! Thanks for the updates PAWS keep em coming! Thanks so much-OX

[@missirishallure]

-3 what a beautiful and clean facility... Thank you for all you do!!!

[@dianelewis5885]

Bob Barker ,have the gift of compassion .thankyou for fighting for them.thankyou so much paws

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

We love Bob!!!

[@dbrowne9341]

I am crying happy tears...thank you so much everyone

[@larosenancya]

Love this so much. They deserve to be happy after all these years.

[@MiaEZ]

Subscribed 😊👍 this moves my soul to see them safe and healing and FREE. Thank you Bob and everyone involved in their care. Love to you🙏💙

[@lillbrittz]

This is incredible I love the way they are communicating with one another

[@chrisi2166]

The most touching thing I have ever seen in my life, with animals.

[@QueenCeleste2]

I have been lucky to visit ARK 2000 and view the gorgeous property--trees, hills, ponds, and meet workers and volunteers, not to mention the magnificent elephants. This is an absolute paradise on earth for elephants, and the new girls are so fortunate to be there.

[@eternalsunshineofthespotlessme]

Them reaching their trunks out to each other 😢💔

[@annebell7274]

Ohhhhhhh so beautiful and special to be able to see this so close up. Thank you ❤💕❤

[@AlaskanAndie]

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO CARE FOR THEM!!!! YOU CAN SEE THAT THEY NEED TO TOUCH EACH OTHER!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW GOD CREATED THEM TO BEHAVE!!! PHENOMENAL CREATURES!!! OMG THEY'RE SO AWESOME AND BEAUTIFUL!!!! THEY HAVE MY ABSOLUTE LOVE AND RESPECT AND I BOW DOWN TO THEM!!!!

[@emilytruman5709]

their desperate to touch each other, they are amazing gentle kind caring giants 🥰😇❤️🙏

[@MsMachichi]

I am beyond fascinated by the sounds of welcome. What a great facility too. Thank you for showing this side of a the life of elephants. Those sounds are amazing! Those trunks in the air.

[@maryblatchley1704]

I play this over and over. Never heard an elephant bugle, raise their nose in the air so deliberately nor the deep throaty bellows. So raw and wild. I hope there's some info out there about their earlier life. Already in their 40's, I wonder if they ever were free and roamed the Savanna, grassy plains and bushlands of Africa. To think they will live out their days on 80 acres, well taken care of and loved. Thank you.

[@laureloakley378]

What a wonderful sound! I love elephants❤️

[@BLUESBRIGADEBLUESBRIGADE]

I never tire watching this beautiful sight to behold, After all we went through in Toronto to get them to PAWS, I relish in this ,, how anyone could possibly deny the elephants this wonderful home ,,is downright stupid, and selfish.. by now over a month later, they are looking so much better, I anticipate wioth glee the introduction to Mara,Lulu and Maggy,Im sure Maggy and the TO elephant swill lots in common to talk about, THANK YOU PAWS.

[@ruthdodds1735]

We can only hope that Edmonton releases Lucy from her cold, lonely, prison.

[@BLUESBRIGADEBLUESBRIGADE]

We've exausterd EVERY possible way to communicate with those Zoo people who seem to think.,. they OWN LUCY., and that LUCY likes the snow , the cold, and its all her choice to go outside ,,, they brag RE taking her outside at minus 32F,, they are DELUSIONAL.. they've convinced themselves.. they ARE LUCY"S family, she does NOT need ANY other elephant, They DON'T care about LUCY's well being, LUCY is the STAR of Edmonton Zoo. Lucy brings in MILLIONS all year round, $L $U $C $Y is their MAJOR ASSET,, I honestly believe.. its NOT, going to happen ,, ever, never, they will not give her up, They ALL are VERY stubborn, defiant, with huge distorted EGOS. its about ego and pride now, SPITEFULLY keeping her there, till she dies, Its so sad, but, I think Im correct on this one. furthermore, They REFUSE to ALLOW any outside Vet with opposing views to examine Lucy.

[@BLUESBRIGADEBLUESBRIGADE]

I just viewed again, and recalling the actual day they left Toronto, The Zoo still attempted to sabotage the move hence they delayed it by 12 extra hours, thus the elephants paid , again, by standing in their ready to go to PAWS crates, those dear elephants were NOT the zoos main priority, their egos were, NOW .., nearly a year later, OUR TOR Elephant shave gained muscles mass, they gotten stronger, they have filled out, They roam freely all day, and NO more Bull Hooks , PAWS is the closest thing or place to Heaven, or the wild, of Africa,

[@BLUESBRIGADEBLUESBRIGADE]

PAWS is such a wonderful, healthy, positive, eco friendly, free roaming with in acres and acres of land, hills, foothills, ponds, tress, creeks, ,, Its paradise,

[@sharonott7513]

I guess in "Elephant" speak, this is a joyful welcome. These are such wondrous creatures on God's earth.

[@pitbullsandcalicos]

Made me cry hearing their greetings and their trunks reaching out, so beautiful. Thank you PAWS for giving these wonderful animals such a great home ❤❤❤

[@missbee7745]

They do get to all go outside and not stay in those cages right?

[@madden8021]

@@missbee7745 Yes, they do go outside, its even a choice to stay in their barns or go out and explore what they couldn't do in their previous lives.

[@samanthav8728]

The vocalizations are amazing! Do they get to interact as a herd though? You all are so amazing! I cannot wait to find more videos! Blessings to you all in Jesus Name for caring for these majestic and gentle giants!

[@pamfrank3962]

I can't wait until they realize they are safe and in their forever home🌷❤

[@bozomi13]

That is wonderful... two more elephants arrive to paradise!! Good job Paws!!! I miss you!

[@MsKeldar]

Wish we knew what they were saying in their greeting. Truly amazing. God Bless all involved in caring for these beautiful souls. Take care of them,,xoxo

[@nha2693]

INCREDIBLE video! Thank you PAWS! With love from Toronto.

[@nataliekramer4054]

Big ! THANK YOU! PAW

[@helenminehan4356]

Thanks Paws

[@shelleyholly58]

Omg that's amazing transformation for them 😍 👏 🙌 ❤ 💖 ♥ 😍 👏

[@yvettefournier8746]

God bless Bob Barker!...he is goin right to Heaven❤️

[@joan7823]

Listening to them calling to each other was fantastic ... what a welcome that was...

[@ROBERTTIMMONS]

So damn happy they finally feel more free and will not be an entertainment show no longer! Need to stop capturing them all together and sanctuaries will no longer be needed. Thank you Bob Barker, ZooCheck Canada, and PAWS for helping these beautiful sentient beings :-)

[@Helen-ml3pu]

These beautiful creatures must be so confused after their journey. However they soon learn the Joy of being able to do as much as they can and want. To learn that they are cared for and treated with that same caring. To be safe. To be able to go into pools of water and eat what and when they want.

[@gillianaziz4998]

Thank you paws what a joy to hear them excited to be with other animals

[@anniemay4547]

It’s like old friends that havnt seen each other for a while ❤️

[@ligiacharvet2822]

Thank you for caring!🙏💙🙏

[@nicoledeemerrill3476]

Thanks so mucb for this. My heart was so full I couldn't even cry. The trumpeting and rumbling touched my heart and im deeply touched. ♡♡♡♡)♡

[@mbmurphy2819]

Bob Barker was a solid cat. Respect.

[@ruthdodds1735]

Thanks to PAWS these beautiful elephants can now enjoy their life.

[@theresaprice310]

Sooo beautiful they’re like”Halleluyah “

[@OdysseyMosaic]

I so agree with you! I am from a city close to, but not Toronto. TO Zoo ought to be thoroughly ashamed of themselves and I do hope not everyone thinks everyone in Canada are so unfeeling and tolerant of animal abuse. I am SO happy for these girls I cannot express in words! Bless Bob Barker and the people at PAWS for receiving these wonderful girls. And bless the resident Ellies for welcoming them too! :-)

[@ElteeRyan]

Thank you PAWS!! Please keep the videos coming.

[@raysofstraw721]

i had no idea..................really this is the most powerful sound i have ever heard ever!

[@stickycelery4973]

Oh that welcoming committee! How beautiful!

[@gabe-po9yi]

That’s the first time I heard the deep growling sound. I didn’t know they did that. It was great to read in the Description that they were celebrating her arrival. If humans could just be as gracious and accepting with one another as elephants are. I fear some of us would be less than welcoming, maybe even resentful of a new person joining our group.

[@cindyfaulkner4802]

The most beautiful thing ever

[@ClosetControl]

Now this is what a trumpet is supposed to sound like! Thank you PAWS and BOB BARKER.. You understand that WE are NOT the MORE IMPORTANT species. #stylerescue

[@pamknoll7383]

Thankyou ❤

[@priscillawatson7049]

impressive cages! solid hey!

[@DorisLin-t8k]

This video made my day

[@janiejody1747]

I just love the noises they are making. I wonder what they are saying.

[@chantalou604]

Thank you Paws!

[@desiree2170]

happy tears

[@shiboof]

You can check out Elephant Voices database and learn that this was all very excited greetings and welcome choruses! Absolutely wonderful.

[@boredgrrl04]

Wow awesome greeting

[@agnesbutterbun]

God bless them.

[@michellemcgee8900]

Beautiful reunion. Do they get to go outside ever, be on grass and roam around? So glad rescued.

[@PAWSWEB]

This video shows Toka meeting the other PAWS' elephants for the first time. She was the first of the Toronto elephants to be unloaded after their journey to California, and the first to enter PAWS' African elephant barn. Here's Toka, a few months after her arrival at PAWS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnW9Y5V3m616b9k And. . . Toka, five years later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqOldI1qhNCBeas This is Toronto elephant Thika swimming in the African elephants' lake: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWTSfK2lht58e8k

[@carolynminter7839]

I bet they talked all night. I can't wait to see them all together!

[@kingaxlrosesspiceandeveryt1719]

THANK YOU PAWS!

[@therose059]

hello paws..how are the Toronto girls doing..lovely welcome for them..hope to see new up dates soon..=D

[@sidmcclelland4339]

Bob Barker is one fine man.

[@travel31511]

I cry every time I watch this video.........it is so heart warming to know the elephants can vocalize their welcome noises to the new comers and behave like normal elephants and let them know they are now "safe".... and "free" to just be an elephant and telling them about all the land and huge lake to swim in and mud wallows to enjoy and hills and grass and naps......Mara is the Matriarch at Paws..........they are all so loved and cared for here...........regarding the below comment from Banana Rustler....... do your homework before you post.....

[@dianekachovich7610]

Beautiful