Year of arrival: 2015
Age at the time of arrival: 42 years old
Sex: Female
Recognisable features: A noticeable, even pigmentation down her trunk and amidst her eyes
Health condition when rescued: Swollen limbs, cracked toenails, damaged foot pads, infected cuticles and severe abscesses
Facility: Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC)
Favourite food: Sugarcane
Closest to: Rhea
Favourite activities: Taking dust baths, rolling in the mud, playing with tyre enrichments
Background: Mia spent all of her life as a performing elephant in a circus, before being rescued by Wildlife SOS. Years of excessive work, abuse and neglect left this lovely elephant physically frail and mentally distressed. Mia was introduced to dedicated veterinary treatment, regular pedicures, good food and plenty of love to help her recover from her brutal past. Today she’s a happy, healthy elephant who loves to play with her best friend, Rhea. | READ MORE ABOUT MIA
