Chompu and MuayLek embraced and protected by a true family

Tue 12 Sep 23
News from Elephant Nature Park

Tell me which you deem preferable, and then I will know the future of captive elephants. Is it a life lived in fear, under a hook with fear of pain, to instill behaviors that are ignoble and unnatural ? Is this what the tourist wants ?

It is time to take responsibility for our actions as a tourist, and generally, as a species. Educate ourselves in the conditions prevalent for our enjoyment ! Are we entertained by suffering ?!

If no, then magnify the role of sanctuary and care ! Your voice matters. Be incensed ! The life of an elephant is one which is lived in communion with others. I hope that you enjoy this family group of Chana, with the younger ones, MuayLek and ChomPu, embraced and protected by a true family. This should be the life of every working elephant !

Elephant Sanctuary Fun Hot Frolics

With daily temperatures of 40c, life at an elephant sanctuary offers several forms of shade or respite. MuayLek and Chompu know the immediate cooling effect of the refreshing water of the fast flowing Mae Taeng river that passes through Elephant Nature Park.

Sun 21 Apr 24

Everything needs a thorough investigation

Listen as young elephants Chana & ChomPu discuss among themselves, what they've found in the river and then quickly go to tell the rest of the herd.

Sun 18 Feb 24

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.

Mon 27 Nov 23

The Impressive Sight of Chana’s Herd

Chana’s herd huddles for a brief, yet vocal meeting before crossing the river. They head upstream, stopping at a muddy embankment where the young ones enter the river's edge and play for a while, dunking their bodies.

Wed 01 Nov 23

Playful baby girl Chompu shows her tire toys who’s the boss!

It's heartwarming to witness her transformation since her arrival at Elephant Nature Park and to see her cheerful and playful personality shining through.

Sun 08 Oct 23

Chana engages the interest of her sister and nanny, SaiThong and Ploythong

Chana is a bright light, a playful soul, and open to the world ! She is the beating heart of this family group, now of 6 elephants. Kabu has been nursemaid to the younger members, MuayLek and ChomPu, while the others go on about their day. SaiThong and PloyThong think that they need to protect and safeguard their younger ward by following her every movement.

Thu 21 Sep 23

Are you bored of watching elephants playing with old tyres?

Is MuayLek tired of playing with old tyres? We think the resounding answer will be "Never!" Here is another post demonstrating the value and necessity of Elephant Enrichments.

Wed 16 Aug 23

MuayLek is now enjoying the river at Elephant Nature Park with many friends

MuayLek and FaaMai spend a lot of time with the ThongAe family. They have so much fun together. Even after a rain, they go to play in the river.

MuayLek is seeking as to with whom she feels most at home, but she will likely learn from FaaMai, as did ThongAe, that it's possible to be friends with many at Elephant Nature Park.

Thu 20 Jul 23

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