ElephantsWorld
ElephantsWorld
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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ElephantsWorld was founded in 2008 and is a sanctuary for sick, old, disabled, abused and rescued elephants, who will receive the rest and joy that they deserve. They can enjoy themselves in their own natural environment here until their last breath. At ElephantsWorld we work for the elephants, instead of them for us! As a visitor you get to enjoy very memorable experience with these beautiful animals. You can help us with taking care of them by feeding them, gathering food and bathing them.
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- Deb E21 contributionsFantastic must do experienceWe stayed in Bangkok and had the full day experience. We were picked up at 630am, returning back quite late around 6 or 630pm. Was so worth the drive out there for a wonderful experience with the elephants. We did the full day where we fed them pumpkins, made sticky rice for the old lady elephant with no teeth, washed in mud, then in the river. Also went out into the field to cut the cane for the elephants. Buffet lunch was included and beautiful food with lots of cold water.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 1 November 2023
- Isabelle L.Denver, Colorado10 contributionsYou absolutely can’t miss this if you come to Thailand.This is by far the coolest experience ive had. To be able to help bath and feed these animals who crave human interacting was the most special thing I’ve experienced with an animal. The staff cares for these elephants deeply and you can tell just by the way the elephants walk when they’re around their caretakers. It is 100% worth the trip to Kanchanaburi. We did a 1/2 day which was 1800 baht ($50) per person. We didn’t feel rushed and we had more than enough time to feed them, prepare a meal for them, give them a mud bath and scrub them before heading back to the main area for a wonderful lunch!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 March 2024
- Mobile3145255 contributionsElephants World rocked my world. GO THERE.Elephants World stole my heart. The staff were great, the grounds are gorgeous, and the elephants... ... I could not get enough of them. The experience of feeding, bathing and playing with these gentle giants is an animal lover's dream. As soon as I left Elephants World, I desperately wanted to go back. DO NOT MISS THIS.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 11 March 2024
- Reshma B6 contributionsMy dream come trueHappy elephants Spent like 4 hours at the shelter They came to us to eat We fed them parsnip and water melon The guide took plenty of photos for us he was really funny too And then we chopped leaves for them and made banana nutritious food with vitamins and fed an elephant I really enjoyed bathing them. That's when I felt the biggest connection The elephant were calm and friendly and funny. I wish I had more timeVisited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 29 March 2024
- Pioneer353322449901 contributionGreat Experience!!! Must doWe had an amazing day at elephant world . We took the day trip and it was amazing. We were not rushed for time and could really spend as much time as we wanted. The experience was incredible and the elephants were very sweet.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 June 2024
- blackjellybean1Adelaide, Australia3 contributionsElephant World 10/10Amazing morning with the elephants. The whole area was amazing. From the staff member who picked us up at our hotel, to our guide at the park, the elephant handlers and all the other staff. Elephant World is week worth the visit,couples , families, those travelling solo. We have to elephants in Chang Mai and Pattaya, this would have to be the best experience.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 August 2024
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Niki
14 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We stayed 1 night-2 days in the sanctuary and it was one of the best experience of our life. The booking was smooth. We got picked up by a funky driver from Kanchanaburi, he was explaining every building/park/temple along the way-he was the funniest “tour guide” ever. When we arrived we got greeted and jumped right into the experience. We fed the elephants, walked with them, cooked for them, gave them a bath and so on. The food was very tasty, we got 2 lunches, a breakfast and a dinner, all were really nice, catering for any needs or allergies. Our accommodation was right next to the river, with a beautiful terrace, where we could really relax. The room had an AC, which made the heat so much more acceptable. On day two we had even more elephant experience, an early morning hike to the nearby hills and also a really cool river floating experience. They really care about the elephants and generally about animals. We loved every minute of this experience. Highly recommended!
Written 23 June 2022
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Graziella P
6 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Went to this beautiful open sanctuary on my trip to Thailand in November & it was the best experience! The staff is super friendly & helpful. You can tell they really love the animals, and vice versa. We booked our vacation through groupon and this came included in the package- 10/10 recommend!
Written 19 December 2020
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Grazyna K
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May 2022
Overall - I have the impression that I was involved in something not really good for these beautiful animals.
The elephants were tied with a short chain to the leg while being fed by visitors. Elephant bathing, in my opinion, was more entertainment for visitors than pleasure for elephants.
Additionally, the elephants were forced to pose for photos during and after bathing. Also, sprinkling water on us with the trumpets was not really the initiative of the elephants, but it was like a circus trick...
The elephants were tied with a short chain to the leg while being fed by visitors. Elephant bathing, in my opinion, was more entertainment for visitors than pleasure for elephants.
Additionally, the elephants were forced to pose for photos during and after bathing. Also, sprinkling water on us with the trumpets was not really the initiative of the elephants, but it was like a circus trick...
Written 5 May 2022
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Maya B
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
People were Nice. However, the Elephants are still on a circuit suited to make the best picuture for big group of tourists. They do not have a choice in being lead around and are made to stay in the water or in a pose so tourists can wash them or to get their pictures taken. Even when the elephants want to get out, the mahout is there with a pulling his ears making it stay in the water. This is unethical and i went home with a big stone in my belly.
Written 18 August 2023
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SUNNYGURL3308
Baltimore, MD60 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
I visited Elephants World in Kanchanaburi as a solo traveler and it was amazing! I had an up close and personal tour. This is an ethical elephant sanctuary (no riding elephants or shows) but it is fully interactive. I was able to feed them, help cut down banana trees, bathe them, made rice balls for the older ones who can only eat soft foods and then hand fed the rice balls to them. I highly recommend this day trip! The experience was amazing and they really need all the help they can get right now. If you’re in Bangkok this is an easy day trip. Don’t miss it!
Written 17 October 2021
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gregory569
Paris, France4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
A welcome experience after the bustle of Bangkok. I have a soft spot for elephants and getting to interact with them up close was amazing. I visited during the off season so there weren’t that many other guests. The staff and elephant handlers are great.
Important note before visiting: this is not a reserve. The elephants here have been rescued from various places and have been “domesticated.” I was perturbed to see some tied off when their handler wasn’t around and the restrictions in their movements in general. Just adjust expectations before you visit.
Having said that, it is clear that the handlers are firm but fair with their elephants.
For 1800 Bhat (I did the half day afternoon) we had a buffet style lunch, taxi pick up and drop off, and 2 hours of activities with the elephants. My only complain would be that the activities time felt rather short. An hour more would be ideal.
Personally if I had known earlier, I would have chosen a more hands off place. But, in all fairness, being fed yummy pumpkins and getting mud baths from tourists with the occasional picture seems to be a much better lot compared to their earlier lives.
Important note before visiting: this is not a reserve. The elephants here have been rescued from various places and have been “domesticated.” I was perturbed to see some tied off when their handler wasn’t around and the restrictions in their movements in general. Just adjust expectations before you visit.
Having said that, it is clear that the handlers are firm but fair with their elephants.
For 1800 Bhat (I did the half day afternoon) we had a buffet style lunch, taxi pick up and drop off, and 2 hours of activities with the elephants. My only complain would be that the activities time felt rather short. An hour more would be ideal.
Personally if I had known earlier, I would have chosen a more hands off place. But, in all fairness, being fed yummy pumpkins and getting mud baths from tourists with the occasional picture seems to be a much better lot compared to their earlier lives.
Written 8 July 2022
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LCS-2006
Broxburn, Scotland, United Kingdom142 contributions
Dec 2019
Fabulous family day at this sanctuary, we had travelled from Bangkok, around a 2.5 hour drive,
Plenty time spent with elephants, feeding them, making their food, which culminated in bathing the elephants in the river, amazing,
Around 32 elephants here, including one baby and a couple of ones with limited vision, bless them.
Guide was amazing.
Trip included nice lunch and water, plus biscuits before you leave, towels to shower at the end of your day. They have lockers to secure your belongings whilst you are out and about. Also have small shop to purchase tourist bits plus drinks.
Highly recommend this.
Plenty time spent with elephants, feeding them, making their food, which culminated in bathing the elephants in the river, amazing,
Around 32 elephants here, including one baby and a couple of ones with limited vision, bless them.
Guide was amazing.
Trip included nice lunch and water, plus biscuits before you leave, towels to shower at the end of your day. They have lockers to secure your belongings whilst you are out and about. Also have small shop to purchase tourist bits plus drinks.
Highly recommend this.
Written 4 January 2020
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Miranda H
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Aug 2022 • Family
We were at Elephantsworld on August 11th 2022. They were very friendly. Even called us that the pick up at the hotel was a half hour late. At Elephantsworld we got a nice Thai lunch and fresh fruits. Than our guide, Chang, came to tell us that we could start feeding the elephants. There were 3. One was a little one. So cute. After that we went for the banana plantation to cut old bananatrees also to feed the elephants. When we drove to the mudbath/river. They already came towards us because they knew there was food again. After feeding they took their mudbath. We could help to put the mud on the elephants. And after that they walked into the river for cleaning and have their spa-treatment. We brushed the mud from the elephants and they said thank you by spraying water all over us.
We also visited the oldest elephant to feed her. She got cooked Rice with banana and the minerals she needs. We made balls of it and put them into the mouth of the elephant. Everyone who works there is so friendly and involved with these animals. We learned so much from these people. Thank you for this great experience. This was a day that we never forget.
We also visited the oldest elephant to feed her. She got cooked Rice with banana and the minerals she needs. We made balls of it and put them into the mouth of the elephant. Everyone who works there is so friendly and involved with these animals. We learned so much from these people. Thank you for this great experience. This was a day that we never forget.
Written 14 August 2022
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Mark P
Badachro, UK4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
What a fantastic experience this was! (3 adults + 1, 7 year old) we all loved it from start to finish! Having a go at all the different stages of looking after a group of elephants culminating in a swim and ay in the river as the young baby elephant playfully squirted us!
Written 8 February 2023
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Walter A
Phoenix, AZ34 contributions
Jan 2022
What an amazing experience it was. Spent 2 days and one night in the sanctuary and it was one of the most memorable experiences in my life. Edhae was our guide and he spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. Staff are Karen people, not Thais.
Our room for the night was spacious, and clean. Our meals were simple but plentiful and delicious.
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of people visiting the place, our first day, we were 12, and our second day we were only 3.
Elephants are well fed and well treated.
Had the chance to play with them, feed them, bathe them.
Requires a lot of money to maintain this place since each elephant eats around 300kg of food every day (they have 9). Staff are 20 people, so you can imagine. Obviously they need tourism to keep the elephants alive. These elephants are rescued and almost impossible to make it on their own in the wild.
Highly recommended.
Our room for the night was spacious, and clean. Our meals were simple but plentiful and delicious.
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of people visiting the place, our first day, we were 12, and our second day we were only 3.
Elephants are well fed and well treated.
Had the chance to play with them, feed them, bathe them.
Requires a lot of money to maintain this place since each elephant eats around 300kg of food every day (they have 9). Staff are 20 people, so you can imagine. Obviously they need tourism to keep the elephants alive. These elephants are rescued and almost impossible to make it on their own in the wild.
Highly recommended.
Written 23 January 2022
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What forms of payment are taken at the sanctuary? Website doesn't say card or cash.
Written 1 August 2022
Just cash, I asked by email a few weeks ago
Written 3 August 2022
Are the elephants treated ethically here? I was interested in the mahout program but was also wondering as to why the elephants need a mahout in the first place if the whole point of freeing the elephants from slavery is to have them be themselves in the wild.
Written 4 March 2022
Yes, the elephants are treated ethically there. The elephants have a lot of freedom, but the mahouts help guide them.
Written 18 July 2022
Hello, just quick question...how much is cost entrance for adult a kids? Thank you
Written 14 October 2019
The cost for a day program is 2500thb per adult at the age of 12 and up and 1500thb per child at the age of 4-11 years old please.
Written 15 October 2019
Hi,the clothes should suitable for outdoor activities and for the shoes shold be sandals.
Written 18 September 2019
Dear customer,
Many if it is rainy very hard we will not run the outdoor activities, however we will do the activities indoor, such as wash fruit for the elephants, prepare fruit basket and you will observe the elephants.
Kind regards,
Elephantsworld
Written 15 August 2019
How is possible reach Elephants world form Bkk?
Written 10 February 2019
hi.
i actually booked a cab for the whole day. i am not aware if there are any other travel ways. i doubt you can use a bus or a train. i dint see any. its a bit away and out of the way
Written 10 February 2019
Hi are you open between the 13/04/19-16/04/19?
Im asking because this its the Songkran holiday
Written 3 January 2019
Good question and one that is not easy to answer. In general most places are open during Songkran because it is high season. But in Thailand anything can happen, It would be best to contact them directly.
Written 4 January 2019
Is there any policy for pregnant women visiting the sanctuary?
Written 27 December 2018
Dear Customer,
Pregnant women can visit out sanctuary and we recommend not to get into the water with the elephants in case you slip and fall.
Our customers safety comes first and we will be as prudent as we can.
Kind regards,
Elephantsworld
Written 15 August 2019
What type of clothing and shoes should we wear to elephant world?
Written 5 November 2018
Bring normal daytime clothes and also a change of clothes to go swimmimg. Sandles are ok. Wear shoes or sandles into the wate, it is muddy.
Written 5 November 2018
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