Friday, September 28, 2018

THE PRESERVE


10 comments:

Chic Silber said...


Bobby's lil brother sent me a link

to a lovely story about The Preserve

Kari & Gary Johnson's elephant joint

Here is the link

https://www.fredericksburgstandard.com/business-blog-news/nurturing-gentle-giants

Thanks Casey

Chic Silber said...


The Preserve offers a hands on experience with elephants and other animals

Owners Gary and Kari Johnson grew up around elephants and many of their

employees have worked with them for 30 plus years

Pictured from left Rosie (24 years) Dave Smith, Kitty (30 years)

Luis Justo, Tom Smith, Becky (24 years) Joanne Smith, Gary Johnson

Dixie (35 years)Kari Johnson and Tai (42 years)

BOBBY'S LITL BRO. said...

THANKS CHIC FOR POSTING. THEY DID A MONUMENTAL TASK OF MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO TEXAS AND I GIVE THEM MY COMMENDATIONS !

Paul Gutheil said...

Thank you for posting this wonderful photo. God bless Kari & Gary and all!

Paul Gutheil said...

And thank you BLB. I knew the #&*^$# state of CA wreaked hell on these good people. I did not know they had safely moved to Texas. Persevere Johnsons and don't hesitate to reach out to us elephant lovers if you need help!

Chic Silber said...


Where the hell is Fredericksburg

Sounds like about 88 miles from BF

Roger Smith said...

Fredericksburg is NW of San Antonio and West of Austin, where US Hwys 290 & 87 meet. It was the hometown of Commander Chester Nimitz, and is home of the National Museum of the Pacific War, for which Admiral Nimitz was Commander in Chief for all Naval operations.

Some months back, Wini McKay told me Kari and Gary had left Perris, California, due to the law there forbidding bullhooks. It read something like you cannot use "any extension of the human arm"--whatever the wording, it was enough to compel their move. As a Texan, I trust my home state retains enough basic sense to fend off such laws.

Wade G. Burck said...

Good for them!!!!! Good for them for having the courage and will to shove it up California's ass. James C. Hall has to be pissing down his leg having more elephants in the state of Texas!!!!!!!!

Wade Burck

J Dier said...

Worked with Gary, Kari, and Joanne when they brought Rosie to Blank Park Zoo Des Moines Iowa for a couple summer seasons. A first class outfit and a pleasure to work with.

Cindy Potter said...

My sentiments EXACTLY, Wade!
:-)
Cindy Potter