Everything needs a thorough investigation

Sun 18 Feb 24
News from Elephant Nature Park

The current of the river often brings driftwood to our area and of course, it’s immediately investigated by our herd.

The investigation often involves a kick, a sniff with the trunk, and a lot of chatter!

Listen as young elephants Chana & ChomPu discuss among themselves, what they’ve found in the river and then quickly go to tell the rest of the herd.

Elephant Sanctuary Fun Hot Frolics

With daily temperatures of 40c, life at an elephant sanctuary offers several forms of shade or respite. MuayLek and Chompu know the immediate cooling effect of the refreshing water of the fast flowing Mae Taeng river that passes through Elephant Nature Park.

Sun 21 Apr 24

Elephants share unique experiences with a much loved human

Witness the friendly interactions and heartwarming vocalizations between herd members and how affectionate and gentle they are towards their human friend Darrick.

Mon 27 Nov 23

The Impressive Sight of Chana’s Herd

Chana’s herd huddles for a brief, yet vocal meeting before crossing the river. They head upstream, stopping at a muddy embankment where the young ones enter the river's edge and play for a while, dunking their bodies.

Wed 01 Nov 23

Playful baby girl Chompu shows her tire toys who’s the boss!

It's heartwarming to witness her transformation since her arrival at Elephant Nature Park and to see her cheerful and playful personality shining through.

Sun 08 Oct 23

Chana engages the interest of her sister and nanny, SaiThong and Ploythong

Chana is a bright light, a playful soul, and open to the world ! She is the beating heart of this family group, now of 6 elephants. Kabu has been nursemaid to the younger members, MuayLek and ChomPu, while the others go on about their day. SaiThong and PloyThong think that they need to protect and safeguard their younger ward by following her every movement.

Thu 21 Sep 23

Chompu and MuayLek embraced and protected by a true family

Tell me which you deem preferable, and then I will know the future of captive elephants. Is it a life lived in fear, under a hook with fear of pain, to instill behaviors that are ignoble and unnatural ? Is this what the tourist wants ? It is time to take responsibility for our actions as a tourist, and generally, as a species. Educate ourselves in the conditions prevalent for our enjoyment ! Are we entertained by suffering ?!

Tue 12 Sep 23

elephant of the week kabu at elephant nature park

Elephant of the Week 17 July 2023: Kabu

Kabu had a horrible life by the time that we rescued her at 28 years old. As a youngster born to a logging mother, she would follow her mother into the mountain where she worked so that she could nurse. It's a dangerous environment and a labor rife with abuse.

A logged rolled and dislocated the ankle of a 2 year old girl. It took her a long and painful time to recover, and in the meanwhile dislocating her shoulder learning to walk again. As she grew up, eventually she was trained harshly to follow in the footsteps of her mother. She became a logging elephant, despite her physical infirmity.

Mon 17 Jul 23

FaaMai brings a smile to everyone’s face

Chana's family was quite excited to be going to the river again at the end of the day, and it was an experience even more enjoyable because FaaMai accompanied them as well. FaaMai brings a smile to everyone's face.

Tue 11 Jul 23

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