Majestic Matriachs

Thu 08 Feb 24
News from Elephant Nature Park

Capturing the morning vibes with Grandma Srinuan and Grandma Siri, 2 beautiful and resilient matriarchs at Elephant Nature Park.

Photos courtesy of Panapon Tongaek

Newly rescued Elephant Siri strolls to the river on New Years Day !

Rescued just over a week ago, Grandma Siri is already opening her heart to her new reality and a new year, she begins to realise the love and kindness that surrounds her at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary.

Mon 01 Jan 24

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

Flashback Friday 1 September 2023: WanMai’s life Before & After Rescue

Now, WanMai, MaeMai, and Sri Nuan are inseparable, with mother and nanny sharing the responsibilities of caring for the sweet but mischievous WanMai. We are so happy to have been able to rescue WanMai at such a young age (thanks to the generosity of Noelle), knowing that she will be able to thrive in her new home and never be sold away from her family into the working camps.

Fri 01 Sep 23

Elephant Conversation, deep intelligence and social bonds at Elephant Nature Park

Wanmai, Baitoey, Meeboon, Maemai, and SriNuan greet each other with their rumbles, and trunk touches which convey deep affection. Their conversations are rich and filled with emotion, a testament to the deep intelligence and social bonds of these magnificent creatures.

Wed 30 Aug 23

Mae Mai and Wan Mai The Elephants

Mae Mai: Mae Mai is the 30 year old female mother of precious baby Wan Mai. Rescued on June 7th, after a difficult life in the tourist industry. Now she will be able to live in peace and harmony at Elephant Nature Park with her daughter by her side. Wan Mai: Baby Wan Mai (Whose…

Fri 19 Jun 20

Wan Mai’s nanny

After only a few days, many elephants came to nominate themselves to be Wan Mai’s nanny. It was not so difficult to make decision. Sri Nuan was always the front runner. Look how this old nanny glows with pride when the little girl comes to take milk from her new granny’s breast.

Sat 13 Jun 20

Elephant Of The Week : Mae Srinuan

Mae Srinuan is the biggest female elephant at ENP. She was rescued from Surin province in late 2005 and arrive the park with Dok Ngern, who is now Srinuan’s adopted daughter. Srinuan started to work at logging industry, then moved to trekking business and her last job was street begging. Her left eye is blind…

Wed 21 Dec 16

SriNuan

Mae SriNuan (Gentle and Feminine Mother) was born around 1962. She was rescued from the Surin Province in late 2005 and arrived to ENP with her now adopted daughter DokNgern in mid January 2006.

Wed 22 Jul 15

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