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Wed 22 Nov 23
News from Elephant Nature Park

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ThongAe at Elephant Nature Park Loves Making Friends With Elephants

In this heartwarming video, ThongAe observes DokNgern and DokMai on the other side of the river, joyfully engaged in exploration and play. Without hesitation, ThongAe decides to bridge the gap, demonstrating her social prowess.

Thu 25 Jan 24

Elephants in Glorious Technicolor

Words can’t express the pure bliss ThongAe experiences as she rolls around in a fresh pile of rich, red earth.

Wed 06 Dec 23

Hide & Seek Peakaboo: Lek, ThongAe and FaaMai’s Playful Delight

In this incredible video, witness the playful exchange between Lek and ThongAe, as they engage in a game of hide and seek. The joy and innocence radiating from these incredible creatures is nothing short of magical.

Sat 02 Dec 23

Ladies enjoying the river at Elephant Nature Park

As they play, ThongAe spots a branch drifting downstream and nudges her 'sister' and grannies, Pikun and Khun Yai, out of harms way with a little conversation as they go.

Thu 30 Nov 23

Mud Mud Glorious Mud – 3 friends expressing their close bonds

Jenny stands beside her cherished adopted little “sister”, Thong Ae, for a mud bath on a grey rainy day at Elephant Nature Park. They are soon joined by their grand nanny, Baanyen, who couldn't resist the chance of a mud party.

Tue 14 Nov 23

Elephant of the week 6 November 2023: ThongAe

In this touching video, witness the profound relationship Lek shares with Thong Ae, a young elephant who found sanctuary at our park after her rescue from the street begging industry.

Mon 06 Nov 23

Pikun’s Blissful Days at Elephant Nature Park

Pikun is living her best life at Elephant Nature Park! She spends her days with her best friend KhunYai, indulging in refreshing mud baths, and meeting up with her young friend Thong Ae to share snacks together!

Tue 03 Oct 23

Peaceful Afternoon Atmosphere at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary

Rain is always welcome on hot days and the weather becomes refreshing. But Malee knows that when the skies clear, the heat will return and she prepares her skin to remain cool and protected. It’s a contented life when no saddle is to be thrown on your back and then coerced to obey unpleasant duties.

Sat 16 Sep 23

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