Elephants in Phuket

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Elephants are sacred animals — majestic and beautiful. Interacting with them is sure to bring immense joy to both children and adults. Insider has compiled a list of eco-friendly places where elephants are treated with care and love, not as commodities 🔥 The best ones go first 👇🏼

Green Elephant Sanctuary Park

Elephant interaction parks are located throughout Thailand, but only few places allow you to observe these wonderful animals in their natural habitat. This location is one of those places. It is a rehabilitation park for elephants rescued from harsh conditions (parks and attractions), where they are not tethered but freely...
Rating: 4.9
Surin

Phuket Elephant Care

A place where you can observe elephants in their natural habitat. This location houses elephants rescued from the cruel tourism industry, so only activities that the animals enjoy are offered. Visitors can prepare food for the elephants and feed them. Tourists especially enjoy watching the elephants bathe, which is a...
Rating: 4.9
Sakhu

Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve – Sanctuary in Phuket

The sanctuary owners, Russell and Louisa, have dedicated their lives to rescuing elephants. During the tour, visitors are deeply moved by their stories about the challenging lives of elephants in Thailand. However, in this sanctuary, the elephants finally find freedom, which is evident in their carefree behavior. On the tour,...
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

Phuket Elephant Care @ Loch Palm

A beautiful sanctuary with a well-maintained area. The elephants here are safe, loved, and well cared for. One of the most memorable experiences is bathing with the elephants, which brings joy to both visitors and the animals themselves. The tour program also includes feeding the elephants, a mud bath with...
Rating: 4.9
Ko Kaeo

Phuket Elephant Care Kathu

An elephant care center where the animals are treated with great love and attention. Enthusiastic guides share stories about their gentle giants and take photos of guests throughout the tour. The sanctuary offers four visit programs: Feed the Elephant – 1,250฿Get to know the elephants, feed them, and create your...
Rating: 4.9
Kathu

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Bang Tao Branch)

A sanctuary where elephants are given a second chance at a happy, free life. Visitors note that sometimes the elephants seem to smile, reflecting how happy they are in this place. This place, known as an elephant sanctuary in Phuket, is located in the Bang Tao area and is easy...
Rating: 4.9
Bang Tao

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Thalang Branch)

A place where elephants enjoy life in their natural habitat and share their incredible energy with visitors. Guests especially appreciate the friendly staff, who interact with the animals in a touching way – you can feel the strong bond between them. The program includes feeding the elephants, bathing, and mud...
Rating: 4.9
Thep Krasatti

Bukit Elephant Park

Sanctuary with Rescued Elephants, where the animals live according to their own routines, and visitors are only allowed to observe a unique natural film. You will enjoy the Asian nature of the spacious park and have the opportunity to take photos with the elephants against the beautiful backdrop of Phuket....
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve

A picturesque nature reserve home to three elephants. The animals roam freely around the area, and it’s evident they are loved and well cared for here. Visitors recommend the 90-minute program for those who care about wildlife, which includes a film about the harm tourism causes to elephants. In the...
Rating: 4.8
Si Sunthon

Elephant Care Camp at Siray Phuket

This sanctuary is located in a picturesque spot by the sea. Visitors especially love swimming with elephants in open water, which makes for amazing souvenir photos. You can also take pictures with a professional camera for an additional fee, and the staff will guide you on how to pose best...
Rating: 4.8
Rassada

Tonsai Elephant Care Camp Phuket

A picturesque sanctuary with excellent service. You’ll have an exciting opportunity to meet four elephants, both young and adult. First, you’ll feed them and take a walk together. After that, you can witness an incredibly charming ritual – the elephants bathing and enjoying mud baths. Throughout the experience, guides will...
Rating: 4.8
Patong

In the sanctuaries, an atmosphere of kindness and care prevails. Here, you can spend an entire day in the company of elephants, observe their lives in a natural habitat, and even enjoy a bath with them. The owners of these sanctuaries often establish these places on their own initiative and rely on visitor support. Purchasing souvenirs and other items is a thoughtful gesture, as the proceeds help create favorable living conditions for the elephants.

If you’d like to see other animals as well, visit the Zoo Parks section. It features the best places to view exotic predators and herbivores.

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