Family moments at Songkran

Tue 15 Apr 25
News from Elephant Nature Park

Let’s wrap up Songkran with some heartwarming and inspiring moments from our gentle giants and the Elephant Nature Park family.

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.

Sun 20 Apr 25

Strong and graceful Jarunee

Grandma Jarunee walks with a style that’s uniquely her own, each step filled with joyful purpose.

Sat 19 Apr 25

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.

Fri 18 Apr 25

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.

Thu 17 Apr 25

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.

Wed 16 Apr 25

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.

Mon 14 Apr 25

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!

Sun 13 Apr 25

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.

Sat 12 Apr 25

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