Elephant Rescue Park
In Chiang Mai, there is an elephant rescue park, which nurtures and acts as a sanctuary to these adorable species that tourists should definitely visit. Elephants play spiritual and significant importance in the lives of the Thai. Coming to the elephant rescue park, tourists will be guaranteed endless fun while playing with these lovely animals.
The main sights of Chiang Mai are ancient temples and bold Lana architecture with curved wooden roofs on the top, intricate carvings inside along with many plated antiques and precious gold Buddha images. Chiang Mai city is therefore beautiful, peaceful and extremely sacred. Not only that, but the city also owns many beautiful natural landscapes, wild nature reserves as well as shopping and traditional art studios.
It can be said that the richness of Chiang Mai trip will make you go from surprise to surprise. Elephants are common animals in Thailand, especially in Thai tourist destinations famous for the forests and mountainous areas. In Chiang Mai, there is an elephant rescue park, which nurtures and acts as a sanctuary to these adorable species that tourists should definitely visit.
Elephants play spiritual and significant importance in the lives of the Thai. Coming to the elephant rescue park, tourists will be guaranteed endless fun while playing with these lovely animals.
Baby elephants at rescue park
At the elephant rescue park in Chiang Mai, there are more than 50 elephants; all are not related by blood. These elephants are saved and brought from all over Thailand to tame with the core purpose is to protect them from extinction. The park is sure to be a great Thai tourist destination for those who love to spend time and learn more about this animal. With the terrain located in the valley surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is very convenient to nurture elephants in the park.
They are often free to roam in the natural environment rather than raised or locked up like other parks. This is a good opportunity for tourists to observe, have a closer look at, take pictures, feed elephants, play and take care of them in an easy way. The park is divided into 2 large areas: the care (Elephant Nature Park) and rehabilitation centre (Elephant Haven).
Tourists visit Elephant Rescue Park
Elephant Nature Park is an area for injured or abused elephants. They are brought here for treatment and after recovering; they will be moved to a feeding area in Haven. Meanwhile, Elephant Haven is an extensive resort area for elephants with an area of up to 800 hectares. Coming here tourists will see firsthand the lovely elephants being gently taken care of. You can actually feed and play around with them as well.
Tourists are feeding elephants
Although elephants are a symbol of Thailand, the killing of them for ivory is still taking place. In the last century, it was estimated that about 100,000 elephants lived in Thailand. However, that number has decreased significantly due to slaughtering for ivory or urbanizing forest areas for human residency.
Volunteers at Elephant Rescue Park
To prevent elephants from becoming extinct, the Thai government has set up this elephant sanctuary to conserve the sacred symbol animal of Thailand. Therefore, a trip to the park not only helps tourists gain knowledge about the facts and lives of elephants but also pulls humans closer towards nature to embrace the beauty it offers. From the city centre, tourists can take a bus, taxi or rent a motorbike to reach the destination.
