Elephant Nature Park

Elephant Nature Park was established in the 1990′s to provide a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. The park is located in the Chiang Mai province and provides a sanctuary for dozens of distressed elephants from all over Thailand. Visitors are welcomed to visit the centre for one or more days offering a variety of elephant encounters.

The ENP recruits staff and managers locally, sources food/agriculture from nearby villages, and has ecological programs balance the parks impact on environment. Unique to an ENP visit is the fact that visitors do not ride the elephants, instead they partake in a variety of tours that maintain the ethical integrity of the organization’s conservation work.

Key Elephant Tour Options Include:

• SkyWalk: Observe rescued elephants living in their chosen herd and learn about their individual histories. At the park, the elephants are free to interact and play in natural surroundings including the nearby river, custom built pools and mud pits. You will also have the chance to see other rescued animals at the sanctuary, including buffalos, dogs, cats, horses, goats and birds.
• ENP Single Day: Feed elephants, bathe them in the river, and learn more about their lives.
• ENP Overnight: Much like the single day, but includes accommodations for the night so visitors can observe the animals’ nightly routines and wake to the sounds of this rural province.
• Elephant Highlands: A single day tour in the lush northern mountains—some the most stunning scenery in the country. Beautiful scenery, awesome jungle walks in the company of rescued elephants make for an unforgettable day.

Why Support the Elephant Nature Park?

The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai has a strong emphasis on not only shifting the dialogue around elephant tourism in Southeast Asia, but finding meaningful ways to encourage ethical interactions.

Tours should be reserved at least a week in advance to ensure a spot, but sometimes can be reserved with a day’s notice.