Bringing Asian Elephants to South Australia | Episode 2: Elephant arrivals part 1

The first Asian Elephants have arrived at Monarto Safari Park. In Episode 2 of our retrospective series, follow the remarkable journeys of Burma from Auckland Zoo and Permai from Perth Zoo as they make their way to South Australia. From specially designed transport crates and a charter flight across the Tasman, to a multi-day road trip across the Nullarbor, this episode captures the planning, care and collaboration required to safely move two elephants to their new home. It also shares the emotional reality behind these moves. While Burma settled quickly into her new surroundings, Permai faced a more challenging transition after losing her long-time companion Tricia and leaving the only home she had known for decades. Hear from the keepers who know them best and witness the first steps in what would become a new chapter for both elephants. 🎥 Part 2 of our retrospective series following the journey to bring Asian Elephants to Monarto Safari Park. 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Burma's preperation 2:07 - "Taronga Two" announcement 3:16 - Burma's move 11:38 - Burma arrives 13:25 - Permai's long trip 18:04 - Permai update 20:28 - Outro 📍 Monarto Safari Park 🐘 Featuring Burma and Permai 🌏 Connecting people with nature and saving species from extinction #MonartoSafariPark #AsianElephants #Elephants #ZooLife #WildlifeConservation #ZoosSA