List by World Animal Protection:
Elephant-friendly venues
Even with all the right information, it can still be difficult to find the right elephant-friendly venue These venues offer the highest level of care for their elephants We’ve created a list of some venues we know are doing the right thing for elephants.
Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary:
“BLES is passionately devoted to creating a safe and natural home for Thai elephants. We care for rescued and retired elephants, allowing them to interact freely within 600 acres of forested land. There are no performances – just elephants loving life. Date Founded: May/2007.
ChangChill:
Where the six resident elephants not only graze, bathe, and socialize in the hills of Chiang Mai, but also represent what we hope will be the future of elephant tourism. Here, visitors learn about the history of these elephants, observe them in their natural habitat, and meet the mahouts who are devoted to their well-being.
LETTING ELEPHANTS LEAD THE WAY:
Following Giants is the choice for visitors who believe in an enjoyable experience which is truly authentic, sustainable, and elephant-friendly. Here you can observe our gentle giants as they roam free, happily leading the way in their natural environment.
Mahout Foundation:
“Elephant Conservation Project with Hill Tribes trip and walking with elephants. Safari-Style trekking. Our mission is to work toward a shift in attitude within tourism that facilitates the return of captive, working elephants to a protected forest habitat. MEF works on the ground to develop sustainable, welfare-focused tourist experiences supporting the needs and livelihoods of the indigenous mahouts, their families, and local communities, together with the needs of the elephants.” See more in Spotlight.
Burm and Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary:
“We offer a unique opportunity to join us on a 1 week program or short stay to observe the elephants just being elephants and help us take care of them in a natural setting. We limit our numbers to 10 people per week or 15 in private group so we are not intruding on the elephants space. You are not with the elephants all day every day in order to allow them as much freedom as possible. You get plenty of up close time and an intimate unforgettable experience.”
Elephant Nature Park:
Elephant Nature Park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand where you can volunteer and visit to help. We have been involved in dozens of rescues which have created our thriving elephant herd. The park provides a natural environment for elephants, dogs, cats, buffaloes and many other animals under our care.
