Update on MuayLek: A trip to the river with Chana’s family and FaaMai at Elephant Nature Park

Thu 06 Jul 23
News from Elephant Nature Park

Just the day after the traumatised young elephant arrived at Elephant Nature Park, MuayLek is being shown how to relax in the sanctuary of the park, meeting more of the herd, visiting the river, chatting with new friends and being showered with care and affection.

Chana

FaaMai

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

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

Happy 15th Birthday to our beautiful ambassador FaaMai

No birthday celebration is complete for our herd without a beautifully crafted cake that is devoured in seconds. Happy birthday FaaMai.

Wed 17 Apr 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

Young Elephants Chatter

Witness the heartwarming interaction between big adopted sister FaaMai and the adorable babies PyiMai and ChaBa.

Mon 19 Feb 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

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