‘Journey to Freedom became my journey for life’
Our intern Debbie was lucky enough to spend time on one of our more unique programs, Journey to Freedom. Here's what she had to say about her experience: 'Journey to Freedom was one of the most rewarding experiences…
The Future of Thai Elephants looks Bright!
Lead by example and others will follow... For many years Elephant Nature Park (ENP) has had the attention of international and national press, with countless documentaries filmed and shown all over the world. At this point, the ENP has no…
Doing what we can to keep our elephants happy and healthy
Mostly you see the playful antics and social activities of our elephants while they are out and about roaming around the ENP. But there is much more going on to benefit them behind the scenes. Two of our most important…
Nineteen Elephants no Longer in Limbo
Over three years ago, the Thai government confiscated 21 elephants from a camp in Kanchanaburi. It was believed that the elephants did not have proper documentation. These elephants were used for trekking, elephant shows and were also rented to other…
Resurrected – a ghost brought back to life…
On the second of February 2015 after a 20 hour truck ride, a rickety shadow of an elephant arrived to Elephant Nature Park. There have been numerous elephants rescued since the founding of ENP back in 1995, many arriving in…
Sook Sai settles in
[fusion_text]After a long truck ride from the Surin province, on January 17th a very worn out fifty year old elephant stepped off the truck at ENP, yet unaware that her well deserved retirement had finally begun. She has been renamed…
From fear to FREEDOM: Saree’s story
Imagine ... Being torn from your mother's side, both of you fighting against your oppressors with every ounce of your strength. Though she does not have to kill to feed you, your mother would kill to protect you - or…
An In-Depth Look at Surin Project
We get asked a lot for more details about our Surin Project and how it differs from Elephant Nature Park and other volunteer programs. If you are looking for a way to volunteer in Thailand, Surin Project is a fantastic…
The Rescue of Tubtim
Born Again ... Mae Suk Becomes Tubtim Almost every elephant who begins their new life at Elephant Nature Park starts it with a new name. The reason for this is to leave all memories of their painful, exploitative pasts in…