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Elephant Nature Park (Elephant rescue & rehabilitation sanctuary)
Best time to visit
Morning visits are calmer, with elephants more active during feeding and bathing; late November to February offers cooler, dry weather for comfortable walking.
Budget tips
Day visit typically costs about 2,500–3,000 THB including lunch, half-day options may be 1,200–1,500 THB; book directly on the park website to avoid third-party fees, as there are no regular free days.
Recommended for
Animal lovers, Ethical travelers, Families with older children, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
Full day (6-7 hours)
About
快速信息: Mud-splashed elephants often lounge by riverside viewing areas, and guides invite visitors to watch slow social bonding and playful trunk interactions up close. More than 200 rescued individuals have been rehabilitated there, and guests are frequently surprised by how calm, communicative, and expressive the animals become under patient care.
亮点: Every morning volunteers and staff mash together piles of bananas, sugarcane and pumpkin, roughly 150 kilograms of food in a single bowl, and the smell of sweet fruit and mud draws a half-dozen trunks that slurp and stir like jovial spoons. Founder Lek Chailert keeps a quirky passport tradition, each rescued elephant receiving a laminated profile with a photo, name and medical notes; the on-site archive now lists over 70 rescued elephants and volunteers learn to identify individuals by their nicknames and call patterns.
Insider tips
- Wear quick-dry clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get muddy.
- Bring a waterproof bag, sunscreen, and insect repellent for riverside sections.
- Head to the river bathing area for the best close-up photo opportunities, use a zoom lens to avoid crowding the elephants.
- Avoid expecting elephant rides, the sanctuary focuses on observation, feeding, and bathing only.
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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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