Dalah’s first time adventure in the new pool

Tue 16 Jan 18
Elephant Nature Park

Today we introduce Dalah to get into her new pool when the temperature is warmer in the afternoon. At first, she is wondering and doesn’t have any confidence to take a step. Finally, she enjoys dipping her body in the deep and spends time taking weight off her poor legs. She has so much fun put her head down in the water and use her trunk as a snorkel. We hope to see she can enjoy and relax with the water therapy everyday.

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Flashback Friday 15 September 2023: Medo’s Life Before & After Rescue

Medo once lived with her two best friends, Mae Lanna and SaoYai. But the climb up the mountain eventually became too much for her and she developed friendships with SookJai (who has since passed away) and Gemsai, with whom she enjoys that company. She is a calm, easy-going elephant with an indomitable spirit, enjoying her life in the sanctuary of the park.

Fri 15 Sep 23

Mae Mai at peace in the mud at Elephant Nature Park

In spite of her injury (a dislocated knee), and with some distinct recovery due to the use of a prosthetic donated by David Casselman and the Gentle Giant team, look at Mae Mai and, if you can recall, compare her to the elephant who arrived here at ENP on Jan.28, 2021.

Wed 13 Sep 23

Elephant of the Week 11 September 2023: Celebrating SanMueng’s 1st year of freedom

Sanmueng was rescued by Save Elephant Foundation on 10th of September 2022 and this update celebrates the 1st year of his release to freedom. SanMueng is a bull elephant taken from his mother’s care at the tender age of three and forced to perform at the Phuket Zoo. He was forced to “dance” to music, to play musical instruments and perform demeaning tricks for tourist’s entertainment. The lengthy performances were held up to three times a day and SanMeung was required to follow commands under the threat of a sharp “bullhook”.

Mon 11 Sep 23

Elephant of the Week 4 September 2023: Jaidee

Jaidee made it through all her years of service without any broken bones or dislocations but is blind in one eye and has minimal sight in the other. Jaidee is now ~76 years old. She can still move pretty fast for an old lady, which we have to be cautious of because she does not make friends readily. Her eye issues keep her mostly out of the sun and she goes for walks when the sun is setting.

Mon 04 Sep 23

Fhandee slathers her body in mud at Elephant Nature Park

Today Fhandee made her own little mud pit and in this video we can see how she slathered her body in protective mud. It is the rainy season when bugs flourish, and for all of our elephants, any protective layer on their skins can help them to enjoy their day and evening that much more.

Fri 01 Sep 23

Kaavan is now enjoying Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary thanks to American Singer Cher

Activists around the world became aware of the plight of Kaavan in 2015 after petitions and news articles began to circulate about the dire conditions in which he was languishing. It was reported that he was bound in chains for over two decades. Activists led by Cher fought for several years to free Kaavan from the zoo and bring him to sanctuary.

Tue 29 Aug 23

Flashback Friday: our handsome bull SanMueng!

Since his rescue to Elephant Nature Park, SanMueng has become a calmer, more relaxed elephant, but still shows outward signs of the significant trauma experienced in his previous life. We hope that over time, loving kindness and care will bring SanMueng back to being a playful young Pachyderm, rather than be haunted by the human motivated playful behaviours of his past.

Fri 18 Aug 23

Elephant Conservation includes meeting essential enrichment needs

Enrichments for elephants here at Elephant Nature Park, have always been high priority and as conservationists, we are always aware of natural environments and habitats for elephants in our care.

Sun 13 Aug 23

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