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 in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park 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.
Elephant Nature Park offers half day tours, full day tours as well as overnight with full board accommodation to stay close to the elephants at the park. And volunteer opportunities are also available to become part of the caring team helping with the feeding and various manual efforts required to support the elephants at the park.
Volunteers and visitors to Elephant Nature Park help us provide the best care for our rescued herd and thousands of other rescued animals under our care.
Elephant Nature Park Blog
Ladies enjoying the river at Elephant Nature Park
As they play, ThongAe spots a branch drifting downstream and nudges her ‘sister’ and grannies, Pikun and Khun Yai, out of harms way with a little conversation as they go.
Soothing Elephant Lullabies
As FaaMai grew, the tradition continued and the melodies took on new meaning. Although the lullabies may not serve the same purpose as before, they still bring immense joy to both FaaMai and Lek and continue to strengthen the profound bond they share.
The meeting point at Elephant Nature Park
A tender moment as baby elephant PyiMai gently explores the suspended horizontal log that so many elephants at the park enjoy rubbing against, just one of many essential elephant enrichment installations at the park.