Baby elephant plays in a spray of water for visitors: See the adorable video
Luna is a two-year-old elephant at a sanctuary in Thailand
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A baby elephant at an elephant sanctuary recently enjoyed some adorable water play — and loved being sprayed with a hose by handlers.
The young elephant named Luna is a resident at the Samui Elephant Haven in Thailand — a sanctuary for elephants rescued from exploitation such as trekking, circus performing and logging.
In the sweet video, the baby elephant can be seen playing and rolling around on the ground.
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At one point, Luna is lying face down so that she can be sprayed by the water hose.
Visitors had been feeding Luna, a two-year-old elephant, just before she decided to enjoy some water play.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The elephant caught on video is seen rolling around and enjoying the water spray from a hose. (Kennedy News & Media)
After a few minutes of enjoying the water, Luna stands up and walks over toward her mother, Aom.
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The 33-year-old elephant mom appears unphased by her youngster's playfulness even as she's aware of every movement.
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The head of office at the nonprofit, Kedkanok "Takkie" Cho, said the video display was Luna’s way of saying hello to the visitors who were watching nearby.
Luna is a two-year-old elephant who lives with her mom at a sanctuary in Thailand. (Kennedy News & Media)
"The video was taken when Luna showed up to say hi to visitors," he said.
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"Normally, when [the elephants] show up, [they] will get fed food such as pineapple leaves, banana tree, banana and watermelon."
The Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui, Thailand, cares for 21 elephants.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It strives to give them a better life after the animals were rescued from abusive situations.
Luna clearly enjoyed playing in the water — it appeared to be her way of saying hello to the nearby visitors at the elephant sanctuary. (Kennedy News & Media)
Luna’s mom, Aom, worked for a circus for many years — providing rides for attendees and creating paintings for customers.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"She was forced to have a lot of people sitting on her back and walk them around the jungle," he said.
Cho said Aom is a very protective mother to playful, youth Luna — and hopes she will become more relaxed in the future.