Elephant Park

After the Rotary lunch at the Knysna yacht club, the group headed over to the Knysna Elephant Park. All five of us bought a bucket of carrots and butternut squash to feed the "ellies." Then we were taken to the open field where around 9 elephants were eagerly waiting for their food. First we got to reach out our hands and they would reach out their trunks and suck the food out of our palms. After everyone emptied their buckets, we were free to walk around and pet the elephants. We all were a little worried at first because we aren't used to standing next to the gigantic creatures. Eventually we all became comfortable around them and could not stop touching them. The babies tended to be the favorites and many pictures were taken with them. One of the guides walking around was very helpful to answer all of our questions and even encouraged our more terrified member, Jayanncé to get out of her comfort zone to enjoy the wonderful experience.