Young Elephants Adorably Attempt to Pop Yoga Balls

Young elephants Chaba and Pyi Mai, who live at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were given a couple of large yoga balls that they repeatedly tried to pop without much success. A couple of moms and nanny elephants also joined in on the fun.

At Elephant Nature Park today, two large yoga balls were given as special toys for Chaba and Pyi Mai. Without delay, the two happily launched into playing with them, occasionally joined by their mothers and nannies.

This activity is part of an enrichment program that offers physical and mental stimulation for the young calves.

Young elephants, like all children, use play not just for fun but also as an important outlet for learning and growth.