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Date of Birth

November 2020

Gender

Female

Age at Rescue

3 Months Old

Rescue Location

Chiang Mai Trekking Camp

Rescue Date

21st January 2021

Herd / Friends

PyiMai & WanMai Herd & Chaba

PyiMai (New Year) was rescued along with her mother, KhamMoon, from an elephant show and riding camp. PyiMai and her mother were found living in in terrible conditions. KhamMoon was on an extremely short chain in a tiny concrete pen without adequate space to care for her newborn baby or access to sufficient food and water.

The owner of the riding camp eventually agreed for us to rescue KhamMoon & PyiMai, on the understanding that we could provide a better life for them at the sanctuary. Since arriving at the park, Dmax has happily taken on the role of PyiMai’s nanny. Dmax, KhamMoon, and PyiMai are inseparable with mother and nanny sharing the responsibilities of caring for the sweet baby, PyiMai.

We are so happy to be able to rescue PyiMai at such a young age knowing that she will be able to thrive in her new sanctuary home with her small and loving herd.  Baby WanMai & PyiMai’s families are spending more time with each other every day – always closely supervised by super nanny SriNuan. We hope that eventually they will roam the park together as one herd.

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The meeting point at Elephant Nature Park
The meeting point at Elephant Nature Park

A tender moment as baby elephant PyiMai gently explores the suspended horizontal log that so many elephants at the park…
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Happy 3rd Birthday Pyimai
Happy 3rd Birthday Pyimai

Yesterday, we celebrated baby Pyi Mai's 3rd birthday! 🎉 We are so privileged to witness her growing up surrounded by…
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Flashback Friday Baby Pyi Mai’s Journey from Life Before Rescue to Sanctuary
Baby Pyi Mai’s Journey from Life Before Rescue to Sanctuary

Pyi Mai & her mother were rescued from the elephant riding and show camp. She eventually found a best friend…
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Fascinating Elephant Communication at Elephant Nature Park
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…
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Elephant of the Week 14 August 2023 – Pyi Mai
Elephant of the Week 14 August 2023 - Pyi Mai

It's heartwarming to hear about baby Pyi Mai's journey at the Elephant Nature Park, growing up surrounded by love and…
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A Two Years Journey Of Baby Elephant Pyi Mai And Her Mother Kham Moon
A Two Years Journey Of Baby Elephant Pyi Mai And Her Mother Kham Moon

We compiled some highlight footage showcasing the remarkable two year transformation of baby Pyi Mai, from the time of rescue…
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Sleepy baby elephants at Elephant Nature Park
Sleepy baby elephants at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

While Chaba is sleepily nursing from her mother Bunma, PyiMai finds a small log buried in a recently delivered fresh…
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Five rescued elephants enjoy a mud party at Elephant Nature Park in the rainy season
Five rescued elephants enjoy a mud party at Elephant Nature Park in the rainy season

A rainy day in the monsoon season satisfies everyone at Elephant Nature Park. The weather is warm and it's a…
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New delivery of sand at Elephant Nature Park causes great excitement for baby elephants
New delivery of sand at Elephant Nature Park causes great excitement for baby elephants

New delivery of sand to elephant nature park causes great excitement for the baby elephants

This happens every time Lek walks among the elephants at Elephant Nature Park
This event happens every time Lek walks among the elephants at Elephant Nature Park

Our founder Saengduean Lek Chailert consistently find time to visit the park in her busy schedule and always enjoys walking…
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PyiMai and Chaba take the opportunity to roam about
pyimaia-chaba-chasing-cameraman at elephant nature park

While the mahouts are relaxing in the shade, Pyi Mai and Chaba take the opportunity to roam about. They spy…
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The unique sounds of Baby Elephants PyiMai and Chaba at Elephant Nature Park
elephant rescue and rehabilitation center pyimaia-chaba

These 2 young elephants PyiMai and Chaba, born November 2020 & May 2021 respectively, can be seen & heard on…
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Baby elephant’s funny moments
Baby elephant’s funny moments

Baby Elephant Sneaking Out From His Enclosure. At the end of the day, all elephants return to their shelters for…
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Baby Elephants enjoy cooling off in the water tank
Baby Elephants enjoy cooling off in the water tank

Now that the weather at Elephant Nature Park is quite hot, elephants love to get wet in the river. Chaba,…
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PyiMai 1 year Rescue Anniversary
PyiMai 1 year Rescue Anniversary

A little over a year ago, our founder Saengduean Lek Chailert, witnessed the plight of KhamMoon and her baby PyiMai…
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Herd Run To Greeting After Arrival Of Two Rescued Elephants Kham Moon And Pyi Mai
Herd Run To Greeting After Arrival Of Two Rescued Elephants Kham Moon And Pyi Mai

On January 21st 2021, we had an opportunity to provide a better home for two elephants. The elephant, Kham Moon,…
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