Hello and a warm welcome to Koh Phangan’s very first ethical elephant sanctuary, which has finally opened!
Each visit to Phangan Elephant Sanctuary helps us to rescue and protect Thailand’s gentle giants and aids in raising a greater awareness amongst the Worldwide community of animal lovers.
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Meet The Herd
Why visit Koh Phangan Elephant Sanctuary?
Phangan Elephant Sanctuary is lucky enough to be surrounded by a lush forest on a hillside in the South of the island, Phangan Elephant Sanctuary invites visitors from all walks of life to join us on an enlightening journey, diving deep into the history and individual stories of these rescued elephants.
Maew and his dedicated team have remained steadfast in upholding the same unwavering ethical principles that defined Samui Elephant Haven. Their primary goal is to ensure that these once-demoralised beings remain liberated from chains and untouched by the burden of tourists on their backs.
For further information and to plan your visit, we invite you to explore their website:
Elephants do not have a voice, so we want to be their voice by not tolerating the following points in our sanctuary:
No Riding
Just because elephants are huge elephants doesn’t mean they can carry heavy loads.
No Bathing
Elephants are not forced to bathe several times a day because it’s not in their nature.
No Entertaining
There is no forced entertainment for our visitors by elephants.
Meet The Herd
Mee Boon
You see, when she doesn’t have a job, she doesn’t receive the same level of care, and she often doesn’t have enough food. Plus, she’s often chained up and unable to move around as much as she’d like. It’s almost like she’s been imprisoned for the past three years or more!
All of this has really taken a toll on her health. Her legs have become weak, and she has trouble laying down to sleep. We want to give Grandma Meeboon the care and love she deserves, so she can live out her golden years in peace and comfort.
✝ Died in July 2023 You will remain in memory & in our hearts
Jai Dee
Even in her old age, Grandma Jai Dee was still working in the trekking industry until we came to help her. Unfortunately, she lost all of her teeth many years ago, which has made it difficult for her to eat regular food. That’s why we have to prepare special food for her – we grind it up so it’s fine and soft, making it easier for her to chew.
We’re committed to making sure that Grandma Jai Dee has the best possible care during her golden years.
Yin Dee
Her previous residence was the Riding Camp in Pattaya. We are overjoyed that she can now live her life in freedom at our Phangan Elephant Sanctuary. She is about 50 years old and therefore our third grandma in the bunch.
