Bananas from local communities support

Mon 31 Dec 12
Supporters & Media

Kind hearted villagers from Mae Rim gave two tree loads of bananas for the mother and auntie elephants of our new-born male calf. This generous act is so warmly received and we are so thankful of community support – Thank you Mae Rim

The happy life for our rescued herd

Mintra knows how to pamper herself before heading back to her night shelter for dinner.

Thu 18 Apr 24

Happy 15th Birthday to our beautiful ambassador FaaMai

No birthday celebration is complete for our herd without a beautifully crafted cake that is devoured in seconds. Happy birthday FaaMai.

Wed 17 Apr 24

Splish Splash for the Baby Elephants at Elephant Nature Park

Watch as inquisitive and adorable babies PyiMai, Chaba, and LekLek investigate where all this fun water is coming from.

Sat 02 Mar 24

Mud Spa with Mintra, KraTae, and Ponsawan

Watch as these three gentle girls indulge in a refreshing mud bath, joyfully spreading mud on their bodies to protect themselves from bugs, provide natural sunscreen, and, of course, have some fun.

Thu 29 Feb 24

Grandma SomBoon gets all the help she needs

Over 70% of elephants at Elephant Nature Park are elderly individuals who have been forced to commit their lives to hard work. In their old age, these elephants face challenges in walking, eating, and sleeping.

Tue 27 Feb 24

Namthip is receiving medical attention at Elephant Nature Park

Although NamThip is finally in her new sanctuary home, her health issues are quite pronounced. Our veterinary team promptly conducted further detailed health checks on her, including additional blood tests, stool sampling, and urine checks. Today, we also conducted an X-ray of her left hind leg, which seems to be problematic for her.

Sun 25 Feb 24

Namthip settles into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

After a long journey in excess of 24 hours, with a soft sand bed ready, Namthip was able to sleep for possibly the first instance in her life, without chains on her legs. Sleeping freely, with no rope around her neck and no one stood over her giving orders, holding a hook, or making threats.

Sat 24 Feb 24

Turn up the volume for the trumpets!

Best friends Mae Kheow and TikTok’s excitement reverberates through the whole sanctuary! In the video filmed by Kraisorn, their caretaker, you can witness their enjoyment and happiness as they triumphantly trumpet at the mud pit.

Thu 22 Feb 24

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