Butterfly girl Thong Ae
Butterfly girl, Thong Ae, did a wonderful job as nanny, overseeing the little ones during playtime on the sand hill. They look so adorable as they control their slide down the loose earth, letting gravity do its thing.
Strong and graceful Jarunee
Grandma Jarunee walks with a style that’s uniquely her own, each step filled with joyful purpose.
Just as nature intended
Khamla, in a typically graceful moment, ambitiously stretches out her trunk to reach for the juicy leaves while her close companion, Daoruang, leans lovingly into her side. Adorable behaviors like this spontaneously emerge when elephants feel calm and safe – free to explore their surroundings with curiosity and a sense of ease. Just as nature intended.
Happy Birthday Faa Mai
From a young age, Faa Mai has loved my lullabies. When I sing in the middle of the field, she often gathers the younger elephants, gently guiding them with her trunk. And if they’re scattered in different directions, she will even take me by the arm and lead me to them—because to Faa Mai, being together is what matters most.
She is like an elephant ambassador, always working to bring the herd closer, encouraging them to live as one big, peaceful family.
When the day winds down
If you’ve ever wondered what true elephant happiness looks like, it’s in these serene moments—elephants sleeping peacefully, completely free of fear or stress, knowing they are safe, loved, and cared for. We are incredibly proud to have created a home where elephants can feel secure—a place where they don’t just survive, but thrive.
A place where they can rest anywhere, anytime, knowing this is their forever home, built with love.
Family moments at Songkran
Let’s wrap up Songkran with some heartwarming and inspiring moments from our gentle giants and the Elephant Nature Park family.
At one with nature
Beautiful Mintra snacks on fresh grass, then decorates herself by tossing it onto her head – truly at one with Nature.💚🐘 Elephants often use mud, dirt, or even soft grass to cover their bodies.
Happy Songkran Day 2025
Here’s a glimpse of that joy — refreshing moments of our elephants that we’d love to share with you during this festive season. Happy Songkran Day!
Jenny enjoys a peaceful nap
Though some books claim that elephants only sleep standing up, the truth is they do lie down to sleep when they feel safe. Elephants forced to stand while sleeping often face harsh conditions – short chains that restrict movement, hard concrete floors that cause pressure sores, or dirty, wet surfaces soaked with urine and feces.
Elephant Nanny Work at Elephant Nature Park
The life of elephant nanny at Elephant Nature Park. Learn more about the work of Elephant Nature Park
Elephants long to be loved
Faa Mai and Thong Ae, our two playful teenage elephants, are no exception. They long to be loved, to feel connected, and to be noticed by the people they hold dear. At times, they behave like little children—seeking attention through playful actions and gentle mischief. But every bit of their behavior comes from a place of innocence and pure-hearted emotion.
Sri Nuan is still young at heart
Sri Nuan is known for her reserved yet kind-hearted nature. 💕🐘 She doesn’t often show her emotions, but she has taken on the role of a nanny to many baby elephants here. Rescued from the logging industry, Sri Nuan is blind in one eye, which may explain why she lacks confidence in expressing herself. However, when it comes to taking care of the little ones, her devotion is unwavering.
FaaMai Relaxing
Just as we enjoy lounging on a comfy couch, elephants love lying on soft sand. After reaching the top of the sandy hill, FaaMai flopped down to relax, surrounded by her family, who were all very chatty on this day.
Thong Ae has a good rub
Thong Ae, the energetic little one, feels particularly playful after her bath. She rubs her skin, kicks a rubber ring around, and then heads over to take a mud bath with Grandma Sri Nuan.
Another lovely moment with Medo
Despite Medo’s physical limitations, her spirit is stronger than ever. Today, we’re happy to share another lovely moment with Medo.💕 With her powerful, articulate trunk, she reaches to grab leaves from the highest branches. Stretching her body and extending her trunk with all her might, she carefully selects the leaves she wants.