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Date of Birth

2nd May 2020

Gender

Female

Age at Rescue

5 Weeks Old

Rescue Location

Chiang Mai Trekking Camp

Rescue Date

7th June 2020

Herd / Friends

MaeMai and SriNuan

WanMai, which means new day was born at an elephant trekking camp in Chiang Mai on May 2, 2020. WanMai and her mother, MaeMai, were living in pitifully destitute conditions. MaeMai was kept on a short chain in a tiny concrete pen without adequate space to care for her newborn baby.

Our team heard about the terrible conditions that the mother and her newborn were being kept in and immediately started to negotiate their release to Elephant Nature Park. The owner of the riding camp eventually agreed for us to rescue WanMai and MaeMai, on the understanding that we could provide a better life for them at the sanctuary.

On June 7, 2020, at just five weeks old, WanMai and her mother were transported by truck to ENP to begin their new life where they would come to know love and kindness. Since arriving at ENP, many of our older resident elephants have approached WanMai and MaeMai, trying their best to befriend the mother and become the new nanny to the little girl. Eventually, MaeMai welcomed our beautiful gentle giant, SriNuan, into their family.

Now, WanMai, MaeMai, and SriNuan 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, knowing that she will be able to thrive in her new sanctuary home with her small, loving herd.

Please scroll through their history and consider sponsoring WanMai

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

Flashback Friday 1 September 2023: WanMai's life Before & After Rescue
01/09/2023

Now, WanMai, MaeMai, and Sri Nuan are inseparable, with mother and nanny sharing the responsibilities of caring for the sweet…Read More

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

Elephant Conversation, deep intelligence and social bonds at Elephant Nature Park
30/08/2023

Wanmai, Baitoey, Meeboon, Maemai, and SriNuan greet each other with their rumbles, and trunk touches which convey deep affection. Their…Read More

The scent of a friend brings great excitement to WanMai

The scent of a friend brings great excitement to WanMai at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary
15/08/2023

It's fascinating to observe how elephants like WanMai and her family are not only aware of their surroundings but also…Read More

Thong Ae: Our Charming Social Butterfly!

Thong Ae: Our Charming Social Butterfly!
10/08/2023

Thong Ae's unwavering enthusiasm, resilience, and the warmth she brings to every interaction are truly heartwarming. Her charming character and…Read More

Natural resources become an elephant enrichment at Elephant Nature Park

wanmai and family investigate a fallen tree at elephant nature park
19/07/2023

During the rainy season, storms occur frequently, and while they may be alarming in the midst of one, the aftermath…Read More

Baby Elephants Wan Mai & Bai Toey enjoy playing in mud at Elephant Nature Park

Double Trouble! Two Young Elephants Wan Mai And Bai Toey Indulge In The Mud Pit
17/07/2023

Even though this season is rainy, the afternoons remain hot. Mud protects them from bugs and helps lower their body…Read More

Kanjana and FahMui were delighted to see FaaMai come to join with their afternoon swim

Kanjana and FahMui were delighted to see FaaMai come to join with their afternoon swim
15/07/2023

Kanjana and FahMui were delighted to see FaaMai come to join with their afternoon swim, but FaaMai brought 2 companions,…Read More

Happy 2nd Birthday baby WanMai.

02/05/2022

Baby WanMai (Whose name means New Day or new beginning) was born on May 2nd 2020. She was premature and…Read More

Happy 1st rescue anniversary our precious baby WanMai.

09/06/2021

Baby WanMai (Whose name means New Day or new beginning) was born on May 2nd 2020. She was premature and…Read More

Happy Birthday little girl WanMai

Wan Mai 1 year old
03/05/2021

On May 2nd is WanMai's very first birthday. She is a year old happiest elephant living freely with her mother,…Read More

Mae Mai and Wan Mai The Elephants

19/06/2020

Mae Mai: Mae Mai is the 30 year old female mother of precious baby Wan Mai. Rescued on June 7th,…Read More

Wan Mai’s nanny

13/06/2020

After only a few days, many elephants came to nominate themselves to be Wan Mai’s nanny. It was not so…Read More

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