Marissa Matarrese - Elephant Volunteer

Name:	Marissa Matarrese
Comments:	I came knowing nothing about elephants, their importance in Thai culture, or the harsh realities of an elephant’s life outside the park. After two weeks I have been enlightened. Having now seen both the elephants at the park and elephants working in the fields it is beyond apparent as to what the elephant would choose were he/she to have the option. Everyone here really puts in 100% effort to make this elephant wonderland a reality. I feel quite privileged to have taken part in life at the park, and can’t possibly thank everyone enough all they’ve done!