Thank you Bob Barker for your gracious support – His legacy of compassion lives on

Sat 26 Aug 23
News from Elephant Nature Park

Thank you Bob Barker for graciously supporting Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary and the work of Save Elephant Foundation Bob Barker’s legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication to animal welfare has left an indelible mark on all of us.

His unwavering support for Elephant Nature Park and his contributions to rescue and care for animals, from elephants to dogs, have made a profound difference.

Our friendship began on October 10th, 2010. We were called by Mr Barker, and he spoke of wanting to support Save Elephant Foundation work and Elephant Nature Park sanctuary.

Over time, Bob rescued 2 elephants to the Park, a talkative elephant named Tilly, and an older lady named Dani who has since left us.

He also bought land for additional roaming space and knowing the nature of our rescues (with 70% of our family being old, sick, injured, lame, blind), Bob purchased an invaluable 4WD vehicle with a crane to assist us with the care of weak and needy elephants. 🙏

His passing on International Dog Day is a poignant reminder of his lifelong commitment to animals in need. We are immensely grateful for his generosity and the positive impact he has made. His memory will continue to inspire us to carry on his legacy of compassion.

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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