Elephant Nature Park (ENP) is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre in Northern Thailand, founded by renowned elephant rights advocate, Saengduean Chailert, known by her nickname Lek. It is the first elephant sanctuary of its kind established in Asia and currently provides a caring home to over 100 elephants. Many of the elephants living at ENP have been rescued from street begging, elephant riding, and circus shows, where they often sustained both physical and psychological injuries. The park’s herds include blind, crippled, orphaned, and senior elephants who are now free to live a peaceful life in natural surroundings, where they are loved and respected.
Volunteers and visitors to ENP can support us to provide the best care for our rescued herd and thousands of other rescued animals under our care.
Elephant Nature Park Blog
Welcome Grandma Sopa the elephant to The Elephant Nature Park
We’re taking Grandma Sopa home. Another life retired from a life of onerous work. For nearly seven decades, Grandma Sopa has worked to serve humans. Sopa’s life path is not so different from other old elephants who have worked hard in various occupations.
The Harmful Effects Of PM2.5 Dust Made Elephant Mood Swings
The harmful effects of PM2.5 dust are not limited to humans alone; animals are also gravely affected. This year, the smog has been worse than any other year in recent memory, and the devastating consequences are evident. There are days where we cannot even see groups of elephants who are less than 100 meters away. Many elephants have shown signs of distress, including tears and mood swings, as soon as the thick haze sets in.
Happy Birthday to DokMai and FaaMai
Two of our beautiful girl’s Birthdays this month – DokMai on April 6th (she is now ten years old), and FaaMai on April 17th (she is 14 years old). Neither of them have been through traditional training or forced in any way. They were gentle from the beginning and remain so to this day, gentle toward all life around them.