Save Elephant Foundation Rescue 3 elephants from Phuket

Thu 01 Apr 21
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Watch the journey of three elephants Duj Doa, Mai Tai, and Fah Rung during their rescue by Save Elephant Foundation to their forever home. Most Elephants have remained on a chain for so long now. That is one dire of COVID. Tourist industry-supported, they have been jobless for more than 1 year. All captive working elephants need a change from an intolerable situation and some need immediate rescue, three fortunate old dames have caught our attention. First is an elephant named Mai Tai enduring excessive labor all of her life. The second elephant is named Fah Rung her life is so similar to Mai Tai both of them have worked long years in the trekking industry. The third elephant is Duj Dao she is very tired. Her legs are always shaking worked many years in circus and riding venues. Three of them are working in Phuket, Thailand. Follow their 57 hours journey to a forever home at Elephant Nature Park sanctuary.

Namthip is receiving medical attention at Elephant Nature Park

Although NamThip is finally in her new sanctuary home, her health issues are quite pronounced. Our veterinary team promptly conducted further detailed health checks on her, including additional blood tests, stool sampling, and urine checks. Today, we also conducted an X-ray of her left hind leg, which seems to be problematic for her.

Sun 25 Feb 24

Namthip settles into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

After a long journey in excess of 24 hours, with a soft sand bed ready, Namthip was able to sleep for possibly the first instance in her life, without chains on her legs. Sleeping freely, with no rope around her neck and no one stood over her giving orders, holding a hook, or making threats.

Sat 24 Feb 24

Save Elephant Foundation Rescue: NamThip coming to Elephant Nature Park soon

NamThip’s physical and mental state has deeply saddened elephant enthusiasts. After several days of effort, we successfully convinced the owner to release her.

Fri 16 Feb 24

Somboon’s journey to the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

At the age of 87+, today marks the day we rescue her from the elephant camp where she still works tirelessly. Despite her frail physical condition—thin, with just ribs remaining, dry skin, hazy eyes, and lost teeth—she deserves a chance at freedom and a better quality of life.

Tue 30 Jan 24

Celebrating MaiThai’s 3rd Anniversary of her rescue into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

After more than 48 years working at a Trekking Camp in the busy tourist area of Phuket, MaiThai found sanctuary at Elephant Nature Park 3 years ago today. Although still recovering from the recent loss of her best friend Duddao, MaiThai's zest for life remains undiminished.

Mon 15 Jan 24

Thank you for helping Save Elephant Foundation throughout 2023

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all supporters of Save Elephant Foundation, who have played a crucial role in enabling the rescue of many elephants throughout 2023, providing them a haven in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

Sun 31 Dec 23

Love has worked miracles for Fhandee

When Grandma FhanDee was first rescued in July 2023, she was extremely frail, and her blindness severely impacted her confidence in daily life. We learned that she was also deaf. That presented some challenges unknown before.

Fri 29 Dec 23

Let’s go eat !!

Extraordinary scenes as Lek calls to her beloved 'children' to come into the shade for a midday snack at Elephant Nature Park.

Wed 27 Dec 23

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