5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand

Elephants have immense cultural as well as historical significance in Thailand. Also, the chance to interact with the gentle giants is one of the biggest draws to Thailand. However, as elephant parks are being considered a lucrative business, a lot of animal abuse is also involved in the banner of tourism. k Here is a list of ethical elephant sanctuaries to visit in Thailand. • The Happy Elephant Home, Chiang Mai – The elephants here reside in a big green rolling field surrounded by picturesque mountains. Visitors are required to dress in traditional attires so as not distract the animal with unfamiliar smells. • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket – The sanctuary houses over 30 elephants which were victims of abuse and mistreatment. Their mission is to educate the visitors on problems of irresponsible tourism practices. • Phang Nga Elephant Park – It is a small family-run park which advocates ethical elephant practice. Visitors can learn about Asian elephants and watch them ...