Place with well-treated elephants in Ko Samui/Chiang Mai?

Samui Elephant Sanctuary Inspired and supported by the world-renowned Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, the Samui Elephant Sanctuary is the perfect place to watch happy and well-treated elephants in their natural habitats.

1. What is the most ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai?
2. Where are the elephants in Koh Samui?
3. Where can you see elephants in Chiang Mai?
4. Where is the best elephant sanctuary?
5. Why is it OK to ride a horse but not an elephant?
6. Does riding an elephant hurt them?
7. Do not ride elephants in Thailand?
8. Do elephants like to be touched?
9. How much does an elephant cost in Thailand?
10. Are there any real elephant sanctuaries in Thailand?
11. How much does it cost to rescue an elephant in Thailand?
12. How much is Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai?

What is the most ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai?

Elephant Nature Park is no doubt the most popular elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai. It is certainly known as one of the most ethical as well. It opened in the 1990s by founder Lek Chailert who is widely known for her conservation work with elephants.

Where are the elephants in Koh Samui?

Samui Elephant Sanctuary provides a caring home to rescued elephants where they can live a more natural life. We now have two beautiful sanctuary locations – Bophut & Chaweng Noi.

Where can you see elephants in Chiang Mai?

The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai (only a 1.5 hour drive away). You can visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at two different times during the day. The morning visit takes place from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon visit takes place from 13:30 to 18:30 pm.

Where is the best elephant sanctuary?

10 of the world's best places to see elephants

1. Chobe National Park, Botswana. ...
2. Elephant Nature Park, Thailand. ...
3. Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Malawi. ...
4. Sayaboury Elephant Conservation Centre, Laos. ...
5. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. ...
6. Periyar National Park, India. ...
7. Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, Sri Lanka. ...
8. Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa.

Why is it OK to ride a horse but not an elephant?

Horses have been bread to more comfortable around people, by people for hundred of years, and they will let people ride them more easily. But Elephants are wild, and it can be a dramatic experience, training them to be ridable.

Does riding an elephant hurt them?

Elephants' spines cannot support the weight of people and doing so all day can lead to permanent spinal injuries.

Do not ride elephants in Thailand?

The Truth About Elephant Riding

In 1989 logging was banned in Thailand, putting working elephants out of a job. ... Living in cruel living conditions, shackled and beaten, the elephants suffer extreme psychological and psychical abuse as part of a method to get them to submit to humans and basic commands.

Do elephants like to be touched?

Fear, domination, and pain cause the elephants to follow the trainers' commands to let people ride, feed, touch, or bathe them. It isn't safe for humans to make direct contact with elephants—getting too close can be deadly.

How much does an elephant cost in Thailand?

Prices have exploded with elephants now commanding between 500,000 and two million baht ($17,000 to $67,000) per baby, estimates suggest.

Are there any real elephant sanctuaries in Thailand?

Thailand. Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai. Elephant Nature Park – A retirement home for rescued elephants, founded by Lek Chailert, renowned elephant conservationist. ... Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary – Permanent home for old, retired and injured elephants, offering feeding and walking alongside them.

How much does it cost to rescue an elephant in Thailand?

1. Elephant Nature Park. A rescue and rehabilitation center for elephants, where you can bathe and feed the elephants, plus learn about each animal's past. Cost: Day tours are 2,500 baht ($73US); overnight tours are 5,800 baht ($168US).

How much is Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai?

You can choose between a full-day or half-day tour at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai. Full-day tours cost 2,400 baht per adult and 1,800 baht for children aged 3-10 with under 3s going free.