Elephant of the week, Mae SriNuan the gentle and feminine elephant

Thu 04 Dec 14
Elephant Nature Park

Mae Srinuan, her name means gentle and feminine. She used to be forced to work without enough time to eat and she was chained up after work. One evening, she tried to escape to find food. One man shot her with a slingshot that damaged her left eye which is now blind. She was only able to spend 8 months with her baby, until the owner sold the baby to an Elephant Show in Phuket. In November 2005, the Elephant Nature Park team met her at Surin Annual Elephant Festival. Thanks to Antoinette van de Water for managing the rescue as part of her Bring the Elephant Home Project. SriNuan arrived at Elephant Nature Park in January 2006 and joined her new family immediately. At the park, she is the aunty of Chang Yim and FaaMai. Even though she is blind in one eye, she still does her best to protect the babies and her family.

Save Elephant Foundation Rescue Update – Grandma Dok Koon

Many people still believe that elephants lack emotions and feelings. I urge you to watch this clip. Every time, upon arriving at ENP with new Park members, we will witness various family groups in the field become highly attentive.

Mon 06 May 24

Grandma SomBoon gets all the help she needs

Over 70% of elephants at Elephant Nature Park are elderly individuals who have been forced to commit their lives to hard work. In their old age, these elephants face challenges in walking, eating, and sleeping.

Tue 27 Feb 24

Namthip is receiving medical attention at Elephant Nature Park

Although NamThip is finally in her new sanctuary home, her health issues are quite pronounced. Our veterinary team promptly conducted further detailed health checks on her, including additional blood tests, stool sampling, and urine checks. Today, we also conducted an X-ray of her left hind leg, which seems to be problematic for her.

Sun 25 Feb 24

Namthip settles into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

After a long journey in excess of 24 hours, with a soft sand bed ready, Namthip was able to sleep for possibly the first instance in her life, without chains on her legs. Sleeping freely, with no rope around her neck and no one stood over her giving orders, holding a hook, or making threats.

Sat 24 Feb 24

Save Elephant Foundation Rescue: NamThip coming to Elephant Nature Park soon

NamThip’s physical and mental state has deeply saddened elephant enthusiasts. After several days of effort, we successfully convinced the owner to release her.

Fri 16 Feb 24

Majestic Matriachs

Capturing the morning vibes with Grandma Srinuan and Grandma Siri, 2 beautiful and resilient matriarchs at Elephant Nature Park

Thu 08 Feb 24

Somboon’s journey to the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

At the age of 87+, today marks the day we rescue her from the elephant camp where she still works tirelessly. Despite her frail physical condition—thin, with just ribs remaining, dry skin, hazy eyes, and lost teeth—she deserves a chance at freedom and a better quality of life.

Tue 30 Jan 24

Celebrating MaiThai’s 3rd Anniversary of her rescue into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park

After more than 48 years working at a Trekking Camp in the busy tourist area of Phuket, MaiThai found sanctuary at Elephant Nature Park 3 years ago today. Although still recovering from the recent loss of her best friend Duddao, MaiThai's zest for life remains undiminished.

Mon 15 Jan 24

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