At an elephant sanctuary Samui, climate adaptation is not a concept for the future. It is a matter of daily routine involving water, shade, space, and timing, and it has become the key indicator of how much any given venue takes care of their elephants. This guide...
A Turning Point for Thai Elephants Elephants have been part of Thailand’s story for generations. These remarkable animals have their own personalities, favourite foods and friendships, yet their lives have often been shaped by the work people ask of them. Today, a...
The moment that matters most in an elephant rescue is rarely the one captured on camera. It is not simply the day a chain comes off or the moment a transport vehicle reaches the sanctuary gates. For an elephant that may have spent decades working in logging, trekking,...
Asian elephants are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 50,000 estimated to remain in the wild. In Thailand, the Department of National Parks estimated 4,013–4,422 wild elephants in its recent reporting, while a 2026 World Animal Protection...
A day at an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand should feel very different from a conventional animal attraction. The purpose is not to keep elephants performing for visitors from morning until evening. Instead, the experience should give guests an opportunity to...
Visiting an elephant sanctuary can be one of the most memorable experiences in Thailand. However, the word “sanctuary” does not automatically guarantee that a venue follows responsible animal-welfare practices. Some facilities have stopped offering rides but continue...
Challenges Facing Asia’s Endangered Elephants in 2026 Asian elephants once occupied connected habitats stretching from western Asia across the Indian subcontinent and into Southeast Asia. Today, their remaining populations survive in fragmented forests and...
Visiting Samui Elephant Haven gives travellers the opportunity to meet rescued Asian elephants while learning about their histories, behaviour, diet, and long-term care. Located in northern Koh Samui, the sanctuary covers approximately 60 rai, or more than 23 acres,...
African elephants remain under serious pressure from poaching, habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and climate change. However, their conservation story is not the same across the continent. Some populations are recovering or remaining stable, while others continue...
For an elephant that has spent years carrying tourists, performing in shows, working in logging, or living under restrictive conditions, rescue can mark the beginning of a very different life. However, rescue does not immediately undo the effects of mistreatment. Some...
