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
Pailin still searches for contentment in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park
Our beautiful Pailin gracefully wanders through her sanctuary home at Elephant Nature Park. She enjoys leisurely strolls to the nearby river, quenching her thirst and embracing each moment at her own serene pace. Pailin’s healing journey is ongoing, and we provide her with the space and care she requires for both physical and mental recovery.
We can learn so much from elephants
Today, as RattanaKham, AuengKham, and HomNuan finished their bath in the river, they started to walk back. However, RattanaKham and AuengKham quickly realized their friend wasn’t with them. They stopped in their tracks, emitting low rumbles and trumpets to HomNuan, who promptly responded to their calls and rushed to her friends’ calls.
Flashback Friday Baby Pyi Mai’s Journey from Life Before Rescue to Sanctuary
Pyi Mai & her mother were rescued from the elephant riding and show camp. She eventually found a best friend when little baby Chaba was rescued with her mother BunMa. Pyi Mai also found her super nanny with D-Max. She now lives happily with her small herd, surrounded by love and care.