Welcome to elephant nature park elephant nature park. Sooooo when i was in thailand back in august of 2015, the pamphlet of elephant nature park really spoke to me so i was excited to book the opportunity for nine friends traveling who had never been but they ended up being fully booked and i had to resort to elephant jungle sanctuary. Elephant nature park is a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants in mae taeng district, chiang mai province, northern thailand, approximately 60 kilometres 37 mi from chiang mai city, cofounded by sangduen lek thai for small chailert. We wanted to see the majestic creatures roaming about freely without ropes or chains. Elephant nature park is an elephant sanctuary about an hour north of chiang mai in northern thailand. Dec 17, 2018 how much does volunteering at elephant nature park cost. You can volunteer at the elephant nature park for one or two weeks for two weeks, book two consecutive stays separately. Visiting elephant nature park in chiang mai, thailand buddy. The organization rescued its first elephant, mae perm, in 1992, and has since gone on to rescue dozens more elephants across three countries. Mar 05, 2019 we spent the day at elephant nature park, a sanctuary that rescues elephants from tourism and logging. Sponsorship money helps to provide food, medical care and shelter. Phuket elephant park is set against the backdrop of a national park. Elephant nature park chiang mai aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
The elephant nature park as a variety of visiting opportunities for those that want to see and spend the day with the elephants. Full day please see the availability calendar tab select your preferred date to book now. Beyond the concrete jungle of chiang mai, thailand, lies an entirely different jungle. May 12, 2020 elephant nature park, a unique conservation project set in chiang mai province, northern thailand has been in operation since in the 1990s with a goal to provide a sanctuary and elephant rescue. Elephant jungle sanctuary is a project that has set up ethical sanctuaries in thailand. Elephant nature park chiang mai all you need to know.
Jun 16, 2016 the next time you go to an asian country and think its cool to ride the elephant please reconsider, do your research and visit elephant nature park where the elephant were saved from these. Most days, she can be found at elephant nature park spending time with the rescued herd. Visitors share beautiful surroundings with the rescued herd enjoying their new lives. We spent the day at elephant nature park, a sanctuary that rescues elephants from tourism and logging. The elephant nature park thailand is a rescue center and haven for elephants that are all in the district of mae taeng in the chiang mai province of northern thailand, and is about 60 kilometers away from the busy streets of chiang mai city and the chiang mai international airport. Aug 01, 2016 the elephant nature park as a variety of visiting opportunities for those that want to see and spend the day with the elephants. Elephant nature park chiang mai 2020 all you need to know. Elephant nature park is an ethical park, and it has come a long way since it was founded in the 1990s. Elephant nature park, chiang mai ticket price timings. If you truly care about the elephants wellbeing, then this is the place you should visit in thailand. Elephant nature park in chiang mai, thailand ck travels. Its also home to rescued dogs, cats, water buffalo. Additionally, they are committed to rainforest preservation and plant acres of trees every year. Facilities make it comfortable for people, but it is home to elephants.
Elephant rides are not offered at the park, a policy the park encourages in other elephant camps. All of your money goes to running the park and its projects, however, so you know its going to a good cause. How much does volunteering at elephant nature park cost. Elephant nature park chiang mai, thailand atlas obscura. Let me start by addressing the elephant in the room. We cut fruit and fed it to the elephants, went out n a walk with them, bathed them, observed them grazing on their own and made rice balls for them. Mar 17, 2020 elephant nature park also offers weeklong stays for tourists who want a more hands on volunteering experience, head to their website to view the tour options and to book online. Sending you all a happiness to lighten these troubled times. Elephant nature park karen elephant experience facebook. We have been involved in dozens of rescues and sustain a natural home for this endangered species.
We are on a mission to serve up delicious coffee that also rescues endangered elephants to a new forever home. Elephant nature park also offers weeklong stays for tourists who want a more hands on volunteering experience, head to their website to view the tour options and to book online. If elephant nature park is a 1010, id give baanchang elephant park a 610. Jul 24, 2018 the elephant nature park in chiang mai successfully provides a handson conservation experience which leaves you feeling as though youve actually had a hand in contributing to the survival of these highly endangered and mistreated creatures. Floowing the introduction food and fruit treatswill be distributed and you will have a chance to feed the elephants from the viewing platforms. So yes, do elephant nature park and make sure you book in advance i. Top 9 best elephant sanctuaries in chiang mai bon voyage. Elephant nature park archives lucky bamboo book of crafts. Elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in thailand where you can volunteer to help. I recently sent two days at the elephant nature park. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The elephant nature park in chiang mai successfully provides a handson conservation experience which leaves you feeling as though youve actually had a hand in contributing to the survival of these highly endangered and mistreated creatures. These trips book up fast so in order to reserve your preferred trip it is best to book as far in advance as possible. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Elephant nature park chiang mai, thailand the toronto. A sanctuary for former illtreated asian elephants, the elephant nature park encourages visitors to learn about the plight of these mammals and their habitat through activities, such as feeding and helping to care for the resident herd. A real jungle where lush, treecovered mountains are home to numerous species of animals. Last week, i volunteered at the elephant nature park enp, just outside chiang mai, thailand. We apologize for the inconvenience, due to a server and booking system upgrade from 8. In return, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your contribution which may be on behalf of.
All of your money goes to running the park and its projects, however, so you know its going to. Jun 18, 2015 however, baanchang elephant park still has a long way to go, and i wouldnt recommend it for your visit to thailand. We have been involved in dozens of rescues which have created our thriving elephant herd. If the trips are all reserved for your date, pop into the elephant nature parks office in chiang mai and see if they can help you find a. Get to know elephant nature park a dangerous business. Elephant nature park chiang mai 2020 all you need to. Our intention was to have an encounter with elephants and we didnt want to have one the have fun with elephants events where elephants dance or do other stupid things. You got to meet all the elephants and learn about the facility.
Elephant nature park is humane and dedicated to the. I traveled with my daughter to thailand in june and although chinese crafts were the furthest from my mind, i wanted to share a bit about this lifechanging trip. If the trips are all reserved for your date, pop into the elephant nature parks office in chiang mai and see if they can help you find a trip there. Aug 12, 2016 elephant nature park is part of a larger body called save elephant foundation, which is a thai nonprofit dedicated to helping thailands captive elephant population. Sponsorships are a great way to show your love, compassion and support for an elephant. We offer 24 day nature soft adventure tours in and around the stunningly beautiful khao sok national park area with luxury tents for night time accommodations the elephant camp comprises tailormade luxury tents. Watching elephants roam free in front of you all day, meeting an absolutely awesome bunch of people and learning some new skills was a great experience. A special shorter version of our popular single day visit tailored to those who arrive later and have less time to spend at our park.
May 12, 2020 elephant nature park, a unique conservation project set in chiang mai province, northern thailand has been in operation since in the 1990s with a goal to provide a. Additionally, they are committed to rainforest preservation and plant acres of trees every year in an attempt to restore the balance between nature and man. Elephant nature park is part of a larger body called save elephant foundation, which is a thai nonprofit dedicated to helping thailands captive elephant population. Chiang mai cnx please see the availability calendar tab select your preferred date to book now. The welfare and health of these animals is very important to us and the people of thailand. It is all about animal caressing and includes no kind of animal abuse. Volunteers have the option of a oneday visit with the elephants, a halfday visit, or a twoday visit with an overnight stay on.
Visit elephant nature park in chiang mai, thailand for handson interaction with elephants. You will learn about the problems elephants face in southeast asia and how elephant nature park is helping in the treatment and care of thailands dwinding elephant population. But im very happy to say that elephant nature park is different. The park provides a natural environment for elephants, dogs, cats, buffaloes and. Floowing the introduction food and fruit treatswill be distributed and you will have a.
No large groups of people, elephants allowed to relax and behave normally. We attended the elephant mountain trekking and would recommend to everyone. They rescue elephants that have been abused in the tourism industry, elephants injured in illegal logging operations, and elephants maimed in the wild by stepping on mines left over from military conflicts in southeast asia. Elephant nature park, a unique conservation project set in chiang mai province, northern thailand has been in operation since in the 1990s with a goal to provide a sanctuary and elephant rescue center. The next time you go to an asian country and think its cool to ride the elephant please reconsider, do your research and visit elephant nature park where the elephant were saved from these. Within this jungle is a special place elephant nature park enp.
I did my best to manage my expectations leading up to it, but i have to say, a week at the park is going to be one of the highlights of my trip why. The reason im giving baanchang elephant park a 610 is that its not a horrible place. Elephant nature park in chiang mai my experience and other info. Elephant nature park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in northern thailand where you can volunteer and visit to help. However, baanchang elephant park still has a long way to go, and i wouldnt recommend it for your visit to thailand. I did my best to manage my expectations leading up to it, but i have to say, a week at the park is going to be one of the highlights of my trip. Elephant rock nature park is a beautiful hideaway for those seeking a quiet escape from the pressures of everyday life or those just wanting to relax in nature. Volunteering at the elephant nature park last week, i volunteered at the elephant nature park enp, just outside chiang mai, thailand. Its the only way to protect these gentle giants and support the save the elephants foundation. If you enjoyed your time at elephant jungle sanctuary, please ensure that your friends know exactly how to find us.
Most of our park day and overnight trips at elephant nature park booked out over the next few days and our volunteer places are busy until next. Those are purpose built farms near town which im sure are fine but elephant land one is a bit further out into the national park and the grounds include a natural waterfall and a hike in the jungle so the elephants have a more natural habitat. We have three nature parks in thailand, they are near chiang mai, pattaya phuket, and samui. Beyond elephants, youll find dozens of rescue cats and dogs on site. Donate now to support elephant nature park and for a chance to win this work of art by amy burkman. Please do not ride these animals or support a nature park in thailand that encourages riding them. Availability calendar tab select your preferred date to book now. Choose the visit you are interested in, click on the book now. The organization rescued its first elephant, mae perm, in 1992, and has since gone on to. Elephant hills are thailands first luxury tented jungle camps, combining the camp idea of african national parks with the thai tropical forest environment of our elephant park. The best one to book elephant nature park, chiang mai. Nestled within 210 acres of ozark woodlands, elephant rock is laced with hiking trails and beautiful overlooks of the illinois river, oklahomas crown jewel of waterways. Enjoy a remarkable halfday ethical elephant experience with our friendly and healthy herd.
A visit to elephant nature park requires advance booking online. At elephant nature park, one does not ride the elephants but clean and wash them and play with them. Going to elephant nature park was a priority for our trip to thailand. You can also hang out at the viewing platform or skywalk to watch the elephants or simply curl up with a good book i did this almost every. Elephant nature park is committed to the protection of distressed and endangered animals. We would recommend booking your day trip here months in advance, especially if you are visiting during peak season or during festivals such as loi krathong.
You can book a full day tour package that will range from 2500 thb to 6000 thb depending upon what all you want. Jan 22, 2018 sooooo when i was in thailand back in august of 2015, the pamphlet of elephant nature park really spoke to me so i was excited to book the opportunity for nine friends traveling who had never been but they ended up being fully booked and i had to resort to elephant jungle sanctuary. Visiting elephant nature park in chiang mai, thailand. Youre invited to visit rescued elephants at phuket elephant park. High quality elephant nature park gifts and merchandise.
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