Save Elephant Foundation were initially alerted to the horrific plight of Dao Tong by Matt Rousu and Chantelle Ridley (Ride Bikes not Elephants project) and they were instrumental in raising funds to facilitate the release and rescue of this beautiful soul to Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary.
We are constantly replenishing the various sources of enrichment for the elephants around the park, enabling them to on the one hand enjoy soil and mud bathing but also to share special moments with family.
Tomorrow we will no longer hear Grandma BaanYen’s voice. She has left us this afternoon. She stopped eating more than two weeks ago and our veterinary team continued to provide care and support for BaanYen’s condition.
Mesmerizing images of beloved SriPrae, taking a leisurely dip in the river on a scorching afternoon. For elephants, the simple daily ritual of bathing is a time of joyful harmony with nature.
FaaSai and Mae BuaThong embrace each other affectionately in a spontaneous bonding moment at Elephant Nature Park.
Today we witness a very touching scene at the mud mound, as Bunma repeatedly rolls her body over the now compacted mud mound and rubbing her body against the mineral rich earth.
Vana begins her new life in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park and now commences the difficult journey of acceptance and trust, that her new mahout will take care of her. Today we walked her to the river. She was calm and more relaxed. After the quarantine period ends, we will introduce her to our elephant family.
Beautiful Mae Mai, appears incredibly relaxed, as she enjoys mixing water with the red earth to form the perfect skin lotion and tonic, to help shield her skin from the burning sun and irritating mosquitos.
After researching KraTae’s life story , we found that KraTae had been bought and sold many times in her past. And had worked in many places in Thailand. During Covid, KraTae was sick quite often with colic, and falling down many times. The owner had contacted us often, concerned that she would not live long.
It is therefore rare, that she has time to play. But today, when a trusted and faithful nanny was on hand to care for Lek Lek, MohLoh could not resist the opportunity to have some fun with an old tyre!
Words can’t express the pure bliss ThongAe experiences as she rolls around in a fresh pile of rich, red earth.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who contributed during Lek’s birthday on a TrunksUp’s campaign. Your assistance has helped transform the life of this beautiful lady. VaNa will no longer suffer; she will receive the best care and a kinder life that she truly deserves.
Mother Nature deserves our love and respect, as she provides a deeply interconnected life support system for us and myriad other creatures that complete the wondrously rich tapestry of life found on this planet.
In this incredible video, witness the playful exchange between Lek and ThongAe, as they engage in a game of hide and seek. The joy and innocence radiating from these incredible creatures is nothing short of magical.
Our rescued buffalo herd at Elephant Nature Park, were once destined for slaughter. These gentle creatures now roam freely, living in harmony with other animals living in the sanctuary of the park, relishing the open pastures and grazing in peace.