Welcome to the Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve

An Accredited, Sustainable, and Ethical Elephant Sanctuary

Over 1,000 5 Star Reviews

5 star reviews

An absolutely unforgettable experience! The outstanding staff made our experience even more enjoyable! 

Mel

5 star reviews

Absolute gem of a place!! Wonderful to observe the rescue elephants in such a relaxed atmosphere, just being elephants.

Corallie

5 star reviews

An unforgettable and relaxing day with elephants in an amazing camp to protect them – no riding (and) no plastic!

Raja

Our Elephant Adventures

Join us for an outstanding journey of learning, care, and adventure with our rescued elephants. Fun, educational, and a great example of eco-tourism done right!
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Highly Recommended

Half-Day Elephant Care Adventure

The ultimate experience with our rescued elephants enjoying an educational, fun & active immersion into the elephant's daily lives.
FromTHB ฿3,000
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Perfect for Younger Children

Short 90-Minute Elephant Care Adventure

Enjoy 3 activities from our half day experience including the amazing Elephant Jungle Nature Hike, meet & feed the elephants, & mud spa observation.
FromTHB ฿1,200
Just you, your Guide & the Elephants

Private Half-Day Elephant Care Adventure

An amazing experience, learning and caring for our rescued elephants while enjoying your privacy. Just you, your guide, and the elephants!
FromTHB ฿6,000

Sustainable

Gold Star Accreditation
A proud member and internationally certified to the highest level of elephant care and welfare standards by the strict ACES (Asian Captive Elephants Standards) accreditation criteria.

Educational

Strong focus on visitor education, providing love and care to our rescued elephants in a sustainable manner that eliminates stress while providing a real connection and experience to our visitors.

Eco-Friendly

Learn about our elephant dung recycling program making biodegradable paper & biogas, our hydroponic vegetable & herb gardens, strict recycling policies, and utilization of solar power.

Ethical

No riding
No chains
No bull hooks & No bathing
Experience our elephants in their natural environment.

Welcome to the Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve

The Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve is an accredited and sustainable Elephant Sanctuary located on the west coast of the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand. Founded in 2019, elephant conservation is of the utmost importance to us, and the elephant’s welfare is our main goal.

  • Meet & feed the rescued elephants
  • Mud & sand spa observation & education
  • Herbal treatment area preparing & cooking herbal treats for the elephants
  • Special hydrotherapy pool for exercise & rehabilitation
  • Elephant life & vet care learning about diet & medical care
  • Elephant Dung Recycling Centre converting dung into paper & biogas for cooking
  • Enjoy the Observation Deck Ban Chang Restaurant Phuket
  • Nature jungle hike with the elephants to hilltop viewpoint!
  • Delicious Thai lunch with the elephants & complimentary cooking demonstration
  • Complimentary program photos
  • Bathrooms, lockers & showers available
  • And of course, a truly amazing experience!

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