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Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand

BEES – Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary

BEES is a community-based sanctuary in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, where rescued and retired elephants are observed without riding, bathing, feeding or touching.

BEES - Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary, 34, Tambon Chang Keung, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand, Thailand

Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary

Discover a hands-off elephant sanctuary in Sukhothai where rescued elephants roam freely and visitors observe their natural behaviour.

Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary, Ban Tuek, Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai 64130, Thailand, Thailand

ChangChill Hillside

Observe rescued and retired elephants in their natural hillside setting at ChangChill Hillside, an observation-led sanctuary in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai.

ChangChill Hillside, 55/1, Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand, Thailand

ChangChill View Doi

Observe rescued elephants roaming and socialising at ChangChill View Doi, an Elephant Friendly sanctuary in Chiang Mai focused on welfare and education.

ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary, 45/2 Moo 19, Baan Pratumueang, Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand, Thailand

Elephant Forest Phitsanulok

Observe rescued elephants roaming freely in a 360-acre forest sanctuary in Phitsanulok, with an Elephant Friendly designation from World Animal Protection.

Elephant Forest Phitsanulok, 1/79 Moo 2, Kaeng Sopha, Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok 65220, Thailand, Thailand

Following Giants Koh Lanta

Following Giants Koh Lanta offers hands-off elephant observation in Krabi, with no riding, bathing or direct contact and World Animal Protection accreditation.

Following Giants Koh Lanta Ethical Elephant Sanctuary, 265 Moo 5, Klong Chak Waterfall Road, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand, Thailand

Following Giants Krabi

Following Giants Krabi offers observation-led elephant visits in a natural setting, without riding, bathing or handling, and is Elephant Friendly recognized.

Following Giants Krabi, 305 Moo 2, Khao Khram, Tha Pom Klong Song Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand, Thailand

Global Vision International – Huay Pakoot

Discover GVI’s research-led elephant project in Huay Pakoot, where visitors observe elephants in their forest environment and support Karen community conservation.

GVI Huay Pakoot Elephant Project, Huay Pakoot Village, Mae Suek Subdistrict, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand, Thailand

Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary

Visit Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, for ethical, observation-focused elephant conservation in a semi-wild forest setting.

Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary, Ban Naklang, Moo 2, Mae Suek Subdistrict, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand, Thailand

Mahouts Elephant Foundation – LIFE Project

Discover the LIFE Project near Mae Sot, where elephants live in protected forest and visitors learn through small-group observation and education.

Mahouts Elephant Foundation LIFE Project, Mae Sot District, Tak 63110, Thailand, Thailand

Mahouts Elephant Foundation – Palatha Project

Discover the Palatha Project, a forest conservation initiative in Tak, Thailand focused on elephant autonomy and sustainable livelihoods for mahout families.

Mahouts Elephant Foundation Palatha Project, Ban Palatha, Mae Lamung Subdistrict, Umphang District, Tak 63170, Thailand, Thailand

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Observe rescued and retired elephants roaming and socialising in a forest setting at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, an observation-led refuge in Thailand.

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, 100/9 Moo 2, Paklok, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand, Thailand

Somboon Legacy Foundation

Somboon Legacy Foundation in Kanchanaburi rescues and retires elephants, offering observation-led visits focused on natural behaviour and welfare.

Somboon Legacy Foundation, 129 Moo 2, Klondo, Dan Makham Tia District, Kanchanaburi 71260, Thailand, Thailand