Ladies enjoying the river at Elephant Nature Park
As they play, ThongAe spots a branch drifting downstream and nudges her ‘sister’ and grannies, Pikun and Khun Yai, out of harms way with a little conversation as they go.
Soothing Elephant Lullabies
As FaaMai grew, the tradition continued and the melodies took on new meaning. Although the lullabies may not serve the same purpose as before, they still bring immense joy to both FaaMai and Lek and continue to strengthen the profound bond they share.
The meeting point at Elephant Nature Park
A tender moment as baby elephant PyiMai gently explores the suspended horizontal log that so many elephants at the park enjoy rubbing against, just one of many essential elephant enrichment installations at the park.
Elephants share unique experiences with a much loved human
Witness the friendly interactions and heartwarming vocalizations between herd members and how affectionate and gentle they are towards their human friend Darrick.
Where is Maliwan ? In her favourite position in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park of course
Today we can see Maliwan sitting, just sitting, in the Mae Taeng River enjoying the sensation of the cool water rushing over her body.
Flashback Friday: Raya’s Life Before & After Rescue
Since her arrival she has adjusted very well to sanctuary life, enjoying an abundance of food, swimming in the river, and being surrounded by love and care.
Goofing around on the river bank
These two clearly love each other’s company and hang out together all day, every day and still young at heart.
Happy 3rd Birthday Pyimai
Yesterday, we celebrated baby Pyi Mai’s 3rd birthday! 🎉 We are so privileged to witness her growing up surrounded by…
If you have an itch, you need to scratch it
Who can resist the adorable charm of butterfly Thong Ae?
Dangers of leaving Car Tyres laying around
Communicating in their unique way, they use their trunks to check each other out, showing the special bond based on mutual care and protection that defines their elephant friendship.
Elephant of the Week 20 November 2023: ThongJan
A fun way to cool off, ThongJan plays at the river’s edge and opts for a mud spa to beat the heat. She loosens the mud with her feet and then flings it over her body before scratching her trunk against the bank, all the while looking super chilled.
WanMai and a toy ball
Baby Wan Mai hovers possessively over her favorite toy ball while pressing her head affectionately into her mum’s side. Adorable Wan Mai loving life!
AuengKham’s Life Before and After Rescue
No one can imagine the hardship that they have had to endure – to be taken from their mothers at a tender age and made to work and perform meaningless activities. AuengKham and HomNuan are in generous spirits now, gauging by how warmly they befriended RattanaKham on the night of her arrival.
Mud Mud Glorious Mud – 3 friends expressing their close bonds
Jenny stands beside her cherished adopted little “sister”, Thong Ae, for a mud bath on a grey rainy day at Elephant Nature Park. They are soon joined by their grand nanny, Baanyen, who couldn’t resist the chance of a mud party.
Elephant of the Week 13 November 2023: Grandma Pikun
It’s that time of day, someone forgot to open the gate and Khun Yai & best friend Pikun are eager to get through the gate.