Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve Ethical Sanctuary
Description
Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve an Accredited, Sustainable, Award-winning, and Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket. We are completely hand - off elephant sanctuary, which means our visitors are prohibited from touching, feeding or bathing the elephants. Only the mahout ( the elephant 's caretaker) and the vet are allowed to touch the elephants, feed wash, administer veterinary care etc. Our goal is to set up a sanctuary that is truly a safe haven for elephants, where these beautiful social mammals can interact and behave naturally. This also include Thai cooking class demo.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cooking Class/Delicious Thai Lunch Briefing & introduction Preparing elephants food Observation Elephant in the jungle Natural water ponds & features Elephant education & observation Elephant Dung Recycling Center Vitamin balls Thai cooking session
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(100)
A wonderful half day experience at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve Ethical Sanctuary. The number of elephant sanctuaries in the area can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find one that is truly ethical. Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve Ethical Sanctuary is the one. It's strictly "hands off" policy is something it rightly boasts of. Our guide, Dheng (unsure of spelling) has a knowledge of and passion for elephants that is clearly evident in his voice. During the half day visit we were able to prepare food for the elephants, get close enough for photos without feeling intrusive and most importantly learn about the plight of this amazing creature and the work being done to rescue them from the planet's most destructive creature. At thr end of the tour we learned how to make Tam Yam Soup and Pad Thai curry, both of which were beautiful. Please, if you care more about animals than your next instagram post, make this the elephant sanctuary you visit. A true haven for mis-treated elephants.
Wonderful!! You see the elephants up close. You can tell they are loved and well cared for. Such a calming and well manicured environment for the beautiful elephants.
Great experience! Delighted to see such calm, happy elephants! Guide was great with English and answers! Knew all the elephants by name and history.
Very ethical and nice guides! S/O Mr. Mike
The elephants were MAJESTIC. The children loved feeding the elephants. The service was great and the respect for the animals is so emphasized that it's a must, especially not to exploit the elephants with carrying or bathing. This reserve is exemplary and, above all, highlights the freedom of the elephants.
So fun to see elephants! Just a heads up, you do not get to pet, feed or touch the elephants here. It was super fun to see them up close though!
If you want pure happiness, this is the place to be. As a solo traveler I often find it hard to just enjoy but this experience was absolutely amazing! I opted for the half day with lunch and WOW- From taking you to meet each and every elephant and their backstory, to helping feed them, to even making paper, this experience was absolutely amazing. Getting to see the elephants so close while still letting them live their own way without harm was eye opening and unreal! Highly recommend for all ages !
Heartwarming to see how well these animals are treated here. It's a beautiful big park with beautiful nature. We could also see some wildlife while we were safely guided through the park. Unlike other animal tourist attractions where the animals are treated harshly, this one is made for giving a warm and safe home for the elephants. We need more of these!
This is the best way to see Elephants up close and in an ethical way. You get to up close and get great photos of these magnificent animals. Your money goes a long way to helping this center in its mission.
This was an amazing day. An excellent tour. More than expected. This was an amazing day. An excellent tour. More than expected.
