When the chains came off Bunma – A celebration of Freedom

Mon 15 Aug 22
News from Elephant Nature Park

A year ago this week, mother Bunma along with her tiny baby Chaba were rescued by Save Elephant Foundation and freed from captivity to spend the rest of their lives in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park.

This video reflects back on the awful circumstances of their life before their rescue and their subsequent journey to freedom and new found health and happiness at the park.

Bunma

Chaba

Elephant Nature Park is also a Dog Sanctuary

Ahh-Da is just one of the many rescued dogs living within the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park and he has become very friendly with baby elephants PyiMai & Chaba. He is just one of the family as he is also cared for by the mahouts that care for the young elephants.

Tue 23 Apr 24

Splish Splash for the Baby Elephants at Elephant Nature Park

Watch as inquisitive and adorable babies PyiMai, Chaba, and LekLek investigate where all this fun water is coming from.

Sat 02 Mar 24

Grandma SomBoon gets all the help she needs

Over 70% of elephants at Elephant Nature Park are elderly individuals who have been forced to commit their lives to hard work. In their old age, these elephants face challenges in walking, eating, and sleeping.

Tue 27 Feb 24

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

Young Elephants Chatter

Witness the heartwarming interaction between big adopted sister FaaMai and the adorable babies PyiMai and ChaBa.

Mon 19 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

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