Baby elephants play with footballs at Thai conservation centre

Their footwork is quite impressive.

THIS CONSERVATION CENTRE for elephants seems to be an ideal playground for the youngsters it houses.

Videos uploaded by trainers at the facility show baby elephants bathing, eating and most importantly, having the craic:

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Baby elephants play with footballs at Thai conservation centre

Watch: Elephant family reunion is simply adorable>

Watch this elephant clean its own head with a broom>