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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
★4.6(1454 reviews • 1454 Google, 0 Site)
Experience the awe-inspiring majesty and beauty of Thailand's elephants at our ethical sanctuary in Koh Samui. Our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and permanent home for these magnificent creatures while promoting their conservation.
Visit us today and make a positive impact on elephant conservation in Koh Samui, Thailand!
“The elephant sanctuary was really touching. I loved seeing the elephants in good hands without being mistreated or used for entertainment. These were rescued elephants from circuses and riding camps. At this sanctuary you can only feed and gently interact with the elephants without causing them harm while also supporting the sanctuary through the ticket fees. They have 7 elephants and all of them seemed very well taken care of. Thank you for rescuing these animals. I hope you’ll be able to rescue even more in the future and that elephant riding and exploitative activities in Thailand will eventually be banned. So much love for the elephants 😍😍😍🐘🐘🐘❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏”
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is located at 141/53 Moo 3, ตำบล แม่น้ำ อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84330, Thailand, in Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand.
You can reach Elephant Jungle Sanctuary by calling their phone number: 099 295 4551.
Their typical opening hours are: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Yes, you can visit the official website for Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at https://elephantjunglesanctuary.com/samui/ for more details, services, and online inquiries.
“Absolutely loved this elephant sanctuary! Getting to feed the elephants and spend time playing with them was such an amazing, unforgettable experience. There are seven elephants here, all female, with ages ranging from 20 to 53, and they are all incredibly friendly and gentle. You can truly see how well they are cared for and how much love and respect goes into their daily lives. We were the only two people with them for a while, which made the experience feel very special and personal—no big crowds or waiting around to take photos. It was peaceful, meaningful, and so much fun. Highly recommend this sanctuary to anyone looking for a truly memorable elephant experience! 🐘💛”
“There are four Sanctuary locations in Thailand (Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui). I went to the one on Samui……twice! Once solo and then with my partner a year later it is that much fun! It is so lovely to see the elephants free and roaming the grounds without chains, baskets or being ridden. You could honestly see how happy they are 😊🐘 The day starts with a bus pick-up at your accommodation for the 30 min drive (from Chaweng) to the Sanctuary. After checking in and a debriefing, we were off to see the elephants! We started by helping prepare their meal and then feed them…. fruit, veges and a special “dietary ball” that contained their meds. Talk about hungry…. there were trunks going everywhere! After food, we went for a walk around the complex with our guide (and the elephants 😲) who explained all about how they got there, their personalities and so on. Was interesting as they each had their own stories, the elephants not the guides 😉 My favourite part of the day was getting to bathe the elephants, first in a mud bath then in a pond to wash them off. You must be careful not to get near their feet when they are lying down but being that close to them is something I will treasure always. I was washing one elephant when suddenly, their trunk came out of the water and started sniffing and kissing my head and neck! Was weird at first but wow…. so beautiful at the same time. Something I really liked about the day was that sure, you can take your own photos but there are a couple of photographers following you around the whole time you are there. They are great at making sure everyone gets their photo taken doing different things with the elephants. At the end of the day, you are given instructions on how to download all the pics for free. Most places would charge for this service, but they are happy to give them away. I cannot recommend visiting the Sanctuary enough. The entrance fee stays there, goes directly to the elephants, and helps improve the work the Sanctuary does to protect them. Next time I am back in Samui, I will be going for a third time!”
“Our visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was an unforgettable experience. The entire feeding experience was incredible — getting up close with the elephants, feeding them, and seeing how gentle and intelligent they are was truly special. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about caring for the elephants, which made us feel confident that the animals are treated with respect and love. The experience was well organized, educational, and gave us the chance to learn more about elephant conservation and their natural behaviors. It was such a meaningful and memorable day, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an ethical and unique elephant experience.”
“Amazing experience here feeding the elephants. They seemed very chilled and happy with plenty of space for them to roam. The guide told us many of these elephants had been rescued from either the circus or working in logging. We thought the Feeding only ticket for 900baht for 1hour was a perfect way to meet and feed the elephants without spending too long with them and risk them getting distressed (plus we had our 10 month old baby with us). They were very gentle and took the food from us calmly. Really magical experience”
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary specializes in: ethical elephant sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand, elephant care, sustainable tourism.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on customer reviews.