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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Best time to visit
Early mornings and late afternoons are best, cooler and when elephants are most active. Avoid midday when heat and routine chores reduce visible activity.
Budget tips
Expect around 3,000–3,500 THB for the standard half-day experience, often including transfers and lunch; sanctuary rarely offers free days and national park passes do not apply. Save by booking directly on the sanctuary website or joining shared transfer departures from Phuket town.
Recommended for
Animal welfare-minded travelers, Families with older children, Nature lovers, Ethical wildlife photographers
Plan your visit
Half day
About
Fatos rápidos: More than 30 rescued Asian elephants wander through shady, coconut-fringed paddocks, splashing in mud baths and using trunks to forage for banana and sugarcane. Visitors take part in small, hands-on sessions to prepare fruit spreads and watch the herd up close, learning how each animal’s personality shows in the way it reaches, nudges, or waits for a treat.
Destaques: A wide, shallow pool becomes a lively social stage where trunks slap, ears fan, and the wet, earthy scent of mud fills the air while elephants wallow and play. Keepers lay out roughly 100–200 kg of fruit and vegetables daily, stacking colorful banana towers so the herd forages naturally and visitors can spot quirks like a bold matriarch who always takes the first bunch.
Insider tips
- Wear lightweight long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes for sun protection and walking through muddy areas.
- Bring sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a refillable water bottle; insect repellent is useful in the late afternoon.
- Keep camera zoom ready for candid shots from the feeding platform and riverbank, avoid using flash or stepping off marked paths.
- Arrive at the start of your scheduled slot to see morning routines and avoid crowds during midday departures.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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