Flashback Friday: Nanny SookSai’s Life Before and After Rescue

Fri 10 Nov 23
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Once upon a time, Sooksai had a horrible life, forced to work relentlessly, forced to mate, forced into a life of fear.

But there came a time when that darkness lifted, and Sooksai was rescued to a better life to the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park.

But even here, Sooksai mostly chose a solitary life, she was aggressive towards other elephants, until one fine day, a young elephant crossed her path and her heart was full again.

Not so long ago, a mother and child were rescued from Omkoi district, Thailand. Their names are Mho Jae and Sa Ngae. Happiness was restored to Sooksai, and she dotes on the boy with an everlasting affection, fulfilling that enviable role of Nanny with an ardent attention to duty and care.

To learn more about Nanny Sooksai and how you can support her at Elephant Nature Park, please visit the link below;

SookSai (สุขใส)

Elephants having fun with a hosepipe

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KraTae’s journey from Logging and Elephant Riding to Sanctuary last year

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Flashback Friday: Raya’s Life Before & After Rescue

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Fri 17 Nov 23

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Sat 04 Nov 23

Sa Ngae's Family Enjoying a Lovely Day by the River

Nanny SookSai is always on guard as Sa Ngae plays in the river

Baby Sa Ngae is having a blast in the water with his mom, MhoJae, as well as nanny, SookSai. Fortified by the nurturing care of SookSai and the endless love from his mother, Baby Sa Ngae gains confidence with each and every passing day.

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Fri 27 Oct 23

Flashback Friday 20 October 2023 – Rattanakham

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