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Top 5 Places to See Elephants in Thailand that Promotes Ethical Treatment.

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1. Elephant Nature Park


Elephant Nature Park is perhaps the most regarded and popular elephant preservation projects in the country. Elephant Nature Park is situated close to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai and is home to in excess of 35 free meandering elephants, a large number of which have been safeguarded from the logging and the travel industry enterprises. A day out at Elephant Nature Park is both educational and fun. Longer volunteer positions are additionally accessible.


2. Friends of the Asian Elephant Hospital


For a really extraordinary elephant experience, visit Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) Hospital. This medical clinic is one of only a handful few elephant emergency clinics on the planet and is committed to the therapy and recovery of elephants. Here, you'll figure out how experts treat wiped out elephants and see the incredible gear they need to help elephants get back to great wellbeing. Guests are not allowed to get excessively near the elephants, with an end goal to help the weak animals during their recuperating interaction.


3. Elephant Hills


Elephant Hills is located in the picturesque Khao Sok National Park. This glamping-come-elephant-sanctuary mimics the atmosphere of an African safari. Luxurious accommodation, matched with an ethical animal home may not appear to be the perfect combination. However, this location offers guests an immerse jungle experience and opportunities to bathe, feed and interact with the elephants. Elephant Hills won the esteemed Thai Green Excellence Award for Animal Welfare in 2015 and adheres to a strict no-riding policy.


4. Wildlife Friends Foundation


The regarded Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) has nine creature government assistance projects the nation over. Their elephant shelter focus is found near Hua Hin and offers guests the chance to find out about Thailand's elephant preservation issues, while strolling with and washing the elephants. The asylum place is likewise home to a large group of other protected creatures, including monkeys and bears. Decide to visit for the afternoon or pursue a one-week vivid experience.


5. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary


The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary has numerous locations throughout the country. However, its flagship branch is located in Chiang Mai. The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary works tirelessly to promote respect for the Asian elephant, ethical treatment of elephants and awareness about issues related to irresponsible tourism practices. The sanctuary is home to over 30 elephants who have been rescued from abuse. The elephants are lovingly cared for at the sanctuary. During your visit, you’ll walk with an elephant and watch them roam freely. For an additional immersive cultural experience, you can overnight in a local Karen village.



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