Baby elephant Khun Dej and his nanny

Sat 25 Oct 14
Elephant Nature Park

Khun Dej finally have selected his two nannies, Malai Thong the handicap from land mine and Dani the lamed elephant from the X-logging. Both of them try to compete to show their love and care to Khun Dej. We are totally overwhelm to see our little boy now find his own family and then he can learn to be the elephant and stay independence again. ” While I follow to see the nanny taking care of Khun Dej and to see him happy and smile, then my heart also have go across ocean to Agam the baby elephant at Aceh Indonesia ,who spent time last week with him try to work to lift him up. The both boy came from similar story, Khun Dej now find the new home and family BUT Agam, his health in the critical condition and go down hill. I will share the story of Agam to you soon” Lek said.

Elefish at Elephant Nature Park

The herd, including Baby Chaba, Baby PyiMai, BunMa, and LekLek, excitedly clamber over each other, celebrating the arrival of the rainy season. With it, comes new life and rising river levels - a happy time for all at Elephant Nature Park!

Mon 20 May 24

Elephant of the week 24 September 2023: Super Nanny Srinuan

When she arrived at the park, she embraced her new family immediately. Not only is she the adoptive mother of DokNgern, she is also the aunty of Chang Yim, FaaMai, DokMai, and DokRak. And when Bunma and her baby Chaba first arrived she quickly moved to assist caring for Chaba.

Mon 25 Sep 23

Fascinating Elephant Communication at Elephant Nature Park

At Elephant Nature Park, visitors can often see younger elephants being surrounded, guided, caressed and protected by other elephants. This caring behaviour of elephants being attentive to the care and well being of other elephants, especially younger elephants we call Nanny Behaviour.

Thu 31 Aug 23

Rescued Elephants MoLoh and LekLek update by our founder Lek

After a recent post about the difficulties of 2 newly rescued elephants settling into Elephant Nature Park, our founder Lek Chailert today made this observation: LekLek and her mother, MoLoh, have been in the Park for some time now. It seemed likely that they would be absorbed beautifully into FaaMai’s family group.

Thu 17 Aug 23

Flashback Friday 28 July 2023: FaaSai Before her rescue and Now

She was just a young girl 5 years old, separated from her mother and forced to perform in the circus. With a stubborn proud heart, she refused to comply, and she suffered more harm, shackled and beaten until the owner could do no more with her. She was so fortunate to find her life absorbed into and fostered by a large family group.

Fri 28 Jul 23

Elephant family protect baby elephant chana in the rain at elephant nature park

Elephants protect a baby while she sleeps during a rain storm

This is another touching video, showing an elephant family gathering closely around a baby elephant at Elephant Nature Park as she lays in the mud during a rainstorm. The family protects her while she is laying down in the rain. Laying in the mud and in the rain, Chana is certainly wet & muddy but the nannies show a form of protection to their cherished baby Chana.

Sun 02 Jul 23

Baby Elephant LekLek Loves To Run Around at Elephant Nature Park

Baby elephant LekLek is becoming stronger and more confident. She loves running around her area and is quite territorial with strangers. Her weight is steadily improving, and we are delighted to see the little girl growing up in good health at Elephant Nature Park.

Sat 01 Jul 23

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SookSai Presents Herself To Be A Nanny For Newly Rescued Baby Sa Ngae

There is a wonderful story to be seen in this video, showing the start of a relationship between a baby elephant Sa Ngae andan older elephant SookSai. Sa Ngae's mother Mho Jae is constantly in the vicinity and lets her baby play with SookSai.

The story to be understood here is that SookSai is presenting herself to be a nanny for the baby and showing that she would like to bond with the family.

Fri 30 Jun 23

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