Jokia making new friend

Sat 16 Apr 16
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After Jokia lost her best friend, we worried about her mourning. We try to walk her around the park to meet the other elephants which we hope she can find her new partner in a short time. A few days ago, she met Yai Bua, the old lady elephants who just arrive the park a few months. Both of them seem to have a good relationship, they used their trunk to touch and hug each other. Not only the day time, Yai Bua still spend night time stand beside Jokia as her guardian. We hope Yai Bua will be the best friend of Jokia like Mae Perm used to be. Stay Strong Jokia, you are surrounded by our loves.

Jokia and Yai Bua having a trunk hug to each other.

Hope Jokia can get a good relationship with Yai Bua.

Yai Bua stay beside Jokia to protect her during night time.

Elephant of the week 24 September 2023: Super Nanny Srinuan

When she arrived at the park, she embraced her new family immediately. Not only is she the adoptive mother of DokNgern, she is also the aunty of Chang Yim, FaaMai, DokMai, and DokRak. And when Bunma and her baby Chaba first arrived she quickly moved to assist caring for Chaba.

Mon 25 Sep 23

Fascinating Elephant Communication at Elephant Nature Park

At Elephant Nature Park, visitors can often see younger elephants being surrounded, guided, caressed and protected by other elephants. This caring behaviour of elephants being attentive to the care and well being of other elephants, especially younger elephants we call Nanny Behaviour.

Thu 31 Aug 23

Rescued Elephants MoLoh and LekLek update by our founder Lek

After a recent post about the difficulties of 2 newly rescued elephants settling into Elephant Nature Park, our founder Lek Chailert today made this observation: LekLek and her mother, MoLoh, have been in the Park for some time now. It seemed likely that they would be absorbed beautifully into FaaMai’s family group.

Thu 17 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

World Elephant Day 2023 – Celebrating Elephant Conservation

Celebrating World Elephant Day at Elephant Nature Park is a heartwarming experience. The park's efforts to improve the lives of captive working elephants, witnessing their transformation, healing, and reclamation of their natural behaviors is truly beautiful.

Sat 12 Aug 23

Elephant of the Week 31 July 2023: Jokia

Jokia joined our elephant family in 1997. Mae Perm, the Park’s first rescue, embraced her right away when they met and they were best friends until Mae Perm passed in 2016. Through Mae Perm, Jokia was introduced to many elephants, and, most significantly, to SriPrae who took Jokia into her family when Mae Perm died. Jokia became nanny to Navaan and the closest friend to his mother.

Mon 31 Jul 23

Flashback Friday 28 July 2023: FaaSai Before her rescue and Now

She was just a young girl 5 years old, separated from her mother and forced to perform in the circus. With a stubborn proud heart, she refused to comply, and she suffered more harm, shackled and beaten until the owner could do no more with her. She was so fortunate to find her life absorbed into and fostered by a large family group.

Fri 28 Jul 23

Jokia is well and content in her own personal space at Elephant Nature Park

Jokia has been alone for a few months as the relationship with Pailin did not work out. But in this hiatus of companionship, know that she is very well and content in her privacy and personal peace.

Wed 12 Jul 23

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