Asian Elephant Projects supports ethical elephant projects around Chiang Mai, Thailand where visitors can spend a day walking with elephants in the jungle, observing them foraging, taking a mud bath, swimming in the river and living a more natural life.
31/12/2024
Happy New Year from Asian Elephant Projects and the Saddle Off Projects! Wishing everyone a year of vitality, love, and peace in 2025. 🎊🌟🎉
Thanks to Kim for giving a New Year cake to the elephants at Karen Elephant Serenity. Thanks also to all the people who visited and supported the elephants at the Saddle Off Projects over the past year. Your kindness and love for the elephants is much appreciated! 🙏❤️🐘
29/12/2024
Mighty Kaavan enthusiastically munches on a pile of banana tree leaves cut for him at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. 🐘🌿
Meet Kaavan in his jungle home, and take a walk in the jungle with Di Ploh and Sarai Mia, observing them foraging in their natural habitat at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary for a single day, an overnight stay, or volunteer for a week. Book your trip @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/cambodia-wildlife-sanctuary
🎥 Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary - CWS
24/12/2024
Wishing all of our friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season! 🎄🌟🎊
Thanks to our kind supporters who gave fruit cakes and food gifts to the elephants for Christmas, especially Kim, Liz, Joanne from Action for Elephants, Anne, and Sara and to everyone who has visited and supported the elephants at the Saddle Off projects over the past year.
Sending our best wishes to you and your families from the Saddle Off Projects & the team at Asian Elephant Projects!
23/12/2024
Adorable new member of the herd at Journey to Freedom.
Di Ploh finds pure joy in a jungle mud bath during a rain shower at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.
For an exciting jungle adventure with elephants, visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary - CWS for a single day, overnight stay, or volunteer for a week to experience being with rescued elephants in their natural habitat while observing their daily rituals. More info at @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/cambodia-wildlife-sanctuary
14/12/2024
Kham Meun hurries along the path in hot pursuit of his dog friend, Chaba. He then catches sight of his brother, Dodo, and project owner, Kreing Krai, on the hillside and heads towards them. Witnessing the idiosyncrasies of these majestic elephant brothers is a fascinating experience.
Spend a day with Kham Meun and Dodo at Karen Elephant Home and immerse yourself in the traditions of the Karen hill tribe people. Discover their skill in weaving handmade textiles and crafting unique elephant dung statues - a creative way to support sustainable tourism. Book your visit at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-home
12/12/2024
Step into the lush jungles of Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary with Kaavan as your guide. Experience nature’s wonder up close and personal. 🌴🐘🌿
For an amazing adventure in observing elephants in their natural jungle habitat, visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary for a single day, an overnight stay, or volunteer for a week. More info @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/elephant-sanctuary-cambodia
03/12/2024
With hundreds of pretty sunflowers in bloom, Karen Elephant Home provides a magical setting to film and photograph Dodo and Kham Meun as they go about their day.
Discover the enchanting world of Dodo and his brother Kham Meun at Karen Elephant Home, a sanctuary where these gentle giants thrive in a natural and peaceful environment. Spend a day observing their playful interactions and foraging habits while immersing yourself in Karen hill tribe culture. Visitors can don traditional Karen clothing, explore the art of weaving, and even craft unique elephant dung statues. Book your unforgettable experience @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-home
📷 by tour guide, Bobby
29/11/2024
Watch as these incredible elephants descend a jungle hill with effortless grace, before wandering off to forage on the lush native vegetation. Seeing these gentle giants navigate the slopes of their natural habitat is a truly magical experience! 🌳🐘🌿
Visit Majestic Elephant Project for an unforgettable time with elephants as they express their natural behaviors and enjoy their daily rituals. End the day with an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip down the stunning Mae Taeng River! Book your visit @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
27/11/2024
Beautiful Sri Prai at Sunshine for elephants has recently been joined by a new elephant, Ruaysa. Since the loss of her friend, Ta Mon, in early October, Sri Prai was alone at Sunshine for Elephants, and the project was closed for almost two months due to the damage caused by the floods. During the floods, Sri Prai’s left eye became infected and is being treated by the vet team at ENP. Sunshine for Elephants is now open again and welcoming visitors.
Ruaysa is a 36 year old female elephant who is originally from Tak Province. She previously worked at a trekking camp in Mae Taeng, giving rides to tourists, day after day. She seems to be settling in well to her new life at Sunshine for Elephants and enjoys foraging in the jungle and swimming in the river. She has a sweet nature and a good appetite, and especially loves bananas, watermelons, and pumpkins. Sri Prai and Ruaysa appear to like each other, and it is hoped that these two elephants will form a close friendship over time. 🐘💚🐘
26/11/2024
On a beautiful sunny day, Dodo & Kham Meun calmly indulge in a platter of fruit standing shoulder to shoulder at Karen Elephant Home. It’s always a wonderful sight to watch these two brothers hanging out and witness the bond that they share.
Spend an unforgettable day with these elephant brothers, observe their interactions, see them enjoying their life in nature, and learn about Karen hill tribe traditions by visiting Karen Elephant Home @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-home
23/11/2024
The elephants at Journey to Freedom always find time to scratch that itch and their daily rituals invariably include a good rub against a fallen tree in the jungle or occasionally a boulder. They seem to derive great satisfaction from this habit, which no doubt is important to maintaining healthy skin.
Volunteers have the unique opportunity to be with the elephants in their jungle habitat, where they can observe a fascinating range of social dynamics along with natural behaviors, such as foraging for native plants. If you are interested in spending time with these beautiful elephants, book your one week or half week volunteer trip @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
18/11/2024
In the serenity of the jungle, young Gee Lee faithfully follows her mother, Non Pong, across the stream. It’s beautiful to witness this mother-daughter relationship and the deep bond that they share.
Join our new half week or one week volunteer programs at Journey to Freedom for an amazing experience observing a herd of five closely connected elephants in their natural jungle habitat and learn about the ways of the Karen hill tribe people. More info @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
15/11/2024
Happy Loy Krathong from Asian Elephant Projects & all the Saddle Off Projects! ✨🎊💧
Known as the festival of lights, Loy Krathong is being celebrated around Thailand tonight, and Chiang Mai is one of the best places to be for this special occasion. The tradition of floating krathongs (made from banana stalks and decorated with flowers) down the river symbolizes letting go of negative energy, washing away troubles of the past year and making wishes for the coming year. Lanterns are released into the night sky, a symbol of misfortune drifting away with the wish for good luck in the future.
Thanks to everyone who has given food gifts in support of the elephants, which is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone good fortune for the coming year.
12/11/2024
What a lovely sight, seeing the herd at Journey to Freedom munching happily on freshly cut wild Thai grass standing shoulder to shoulder! These elephants share a truly beautiful connection, which makes watching them a fascinating experience.
Join our one-week or half-week volunteer program at Journey to Freedom to observe this beautiful herd of elephants interacting and foraging in their natural jungle habitat. Help to prepare food and care for them and learn about the ways of the Karen hill tribe people. Find out more & book your volunteer trip @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
04/11/2024
Last week we delivered a pickup truck of bananas together with other fruits and vegetables to the elephants at Karen Elephant Home and Karen Elephant Serenity in Mae Wang, thanks to our kind supporters who gave food gifts to the elephants recently.
Dodo and Kham Meun smelled the fruit and arrived on the scene with a nice bundle of cornstalks tucked under their tusks, which they promptly dropped beside their platter for later. The feast included bananas, watermelon, pineapple, guava, corn, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin, prepared by Krieng Krai and the guests visiting Karen Elephant Home.
A few days ago at Karen Elephant Serenity, the elephants enjoyed a delicious Halloween themed fruit cake made by the team at the project, thanks to our amazing supporter, Kim. Heng Heng was especially excited to receive this treat, scooping up the rice base with her trunk and munching on the pumpkin wedges.
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Happy New Year from Asian Elephant Projects and the Saddle Off Projects! Wishing everyone a year of vitality, love, and peace in 2025. 🎊🌟🎉
Thanks to Kim for giving a New Year cake to the elephants at Karen Elephant Serenity. Thanks also to all the people who visited and supported the elephants at the Saddle Off Projects over the past year. Your kindness and love for the elephants is much appreciated! 🙏❤️🐘
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Mighty Kaavan enthusiastically munches on a pile of banana tree leaves cut for him at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. 🐘🌿
Meet Kaavan in his jungle home, and take a walk in the jungle with Di Ploh and Sarai Mia, observing them foraging in their natural habitat at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary for a single day, an overnight stay, or volunteer for a week. Book your trip @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/cambodia-wildlife-sanctuary
🎥 Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary - CWS
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Sri Jan and Boon Paeng share a loving embrace on the bank of the river. It warms the heart to witness such tender exchanges between elephant friends.
Experience being in the presence of these beautiful elephants at Majestic Elephant Project – observing them foraging, roaming, and interacting in stunning natural surroundings. The day ends with an exciting whitewater rafting adventure down the Mae Taeng river. Book your visit at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
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Adorable new member of the herd at Journey to Freedom.
Volunteer at Journey to Freedom to spend time with a beautiful herd of elephants enjoying a peaceful life in their jungle habitat. More info @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
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Di Ploh finds pure joy in a jungle mud bath during a rain shower at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.
For an exciting jungle adventure with elephants, visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary - CWS for a single day, overnight stay, or volunteer for a week to experience being with rescued elephants in their natural habitat while observing their daily rituals. More info at @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/cambodia-wildlife-sanctuary
#CambodiaWildlifeSanctuary #AsianElephantProjects #SaveElephantFoundation #VolunteerwithElephants #Cambodia
Jan Dee gracefully wanders down to the river’s edge to sip the water. During the cool season in Chiang Mai, the elephants often prefer not to enter the water and instead stay on dry land until the change of season.
Join Majestic Elephant Project for a fascinating adventure with elephants living a more natural life in the jungle. The day ends with an exciting whitewater rafting trip. Book your visit @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
#asianelephantprojects #saddleoffprojects #majesticelephantproject #ethicalelephanttourism
Boo Jhan delights in a mud bath in the jungle, rolling around and covering her body with the medicinal slurry. Despite being a senior elephant in her 50’s, Boo Jhan still enjoys playing in the mud with the spirit of a child.
Boo Jhan belongs to a close-knit herd of five elephants living a good life in their natural jungle habitat. Get to know Boo Jhan and the rest of the friendly herd including two mothers and their daughters by joining our half-week or one-week volunteer programs at Journey to Freedom @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
Thanks to Trunks Up for supporting of the herd at Journey to Freedom @ https://trunksup.org/journey-to-freedom
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Kham Meun hurries along the path in hot pursuit of his dog friend, Chaba. He then catches sight of his brother, Dodo, and project owner, Kreing Krai, on the hillside and heads towards them. Witnessing the idiosyncrasies of these majestic elephant brothers is a fascinating experience.
Spend a day with Kham Meun and Dodo at Karen Elephant Home and immerse yourself in the traditions of the Karen hill tribe people. Discover their skill in weaving handmade textiles and crafting unique elephant dung statues - a creative way to support sustainable tourism. Book your visit at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-home
#asianelephantprojects #saddleoffprojects #karenelephanthome #saveelephantfoundation #bullelephants #elephantbrothers
Step into the lush jungles of Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary with Kaavan as your guide. Experience nature’s wonder up close and personal. 🌴🐘🌿
For an amazing adventure in observing elephants in their natural jungle habitat, visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary for a single day, an overnight stay, or volunteer for a week. More info @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/elephant-sanctuary-cambodia
#CambodiaWildlifeSanctuary #AsianElephantProjects #SaveElephantFoundation #Kaavan #ElephantRescue #ElephantVolunteer #VolunteerwithElephants
What a beautiful face young Heng Heng has!
Meet her at Karen Elephant Serenity @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-serenity
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Elephant friends enjoy a serene afternoon in the river, dunking and splashing playfully as the sunlight dances on the water.
Visit Majestic Elephant Project for an authentic experience with elephants in the jungles of northern Thailand, and end the day with an exciting rafting adventure, which will be caught on video for you to view later. Book your trip @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
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Kaavan is living his best life at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary! Here, he enjoys the simple joys of a peaceful life, like snacking on freshly cut grass under the shade of a tree.
Want to witness this heartwarming transformation in person? Whether it’s a day visit, an overnight stay, or a week-long volunteer experience, you'll get to see rescued elephants thriving in their natural habitat. Book you visit at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/cambodia-wildlife-sanctuary
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Asian Elephant Projects was created out of a desire to improve the living conditions for Asian elephants involved in the tourist industry. We are dedicated to helping small, independent elephant tourism operators transition to ethical and sustainable programs which provide a better life for their elephants. By joining these projects, elephant owners agree to adhere to a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to ensure the welfare of the elephants in their care. In return, we provide knowledge and resources in support of these projects so that they generate a reliable income for elephant owners and benefit local communities.
We offer a range of ethical elephant tours in Thailand as well as in Cambodia. Guests join a small group for an unforgettable, intimate adventure observing elephants in beautiful natural surroundings. Watch elephants play, socialize, and forage in the jungle. The activities offered are sympathetic to natural elephant behavior - feed the elephants, walk with them in nature, bathe them, and watch them play in the mud. Our projects provide a home for elephants where they are well cared for and freed from an arduous life of elephant riding, performing tricks, and other unnatural behavior. Over 25 independent ‘Saddle Off’ projects are now providing a better life for these gentle giants.
The geographical locations of the projects include jungles, mountains and plains that change throughout the seasons. Available tours vary from challenging mountain jungle treks on foot with the elephants with white water rafting, to picturesque walks with the elephants at a comfortable pace, stopping along the way to watch the elephants forage on native plants.
Most of the projects offered have herds of 3 to 7 elephants, and limit guest numbers to 3 or 4 people per elephant. This helps to create a non-stressful environment for the elephants as well as a more intimate experience for our guests. The owners and staff at our projects share a commitment to the well-being of the elephants and to providing visitors with a safe and memorable experience.
We offer full day and half day tours as well as projects where visitors can volunteer for a week or more. Tours include local transportation, meals, qualified English-speaking guides, and rafting where available.
By joining our projects you are helping to create a demand for elephant tours that take into account the quality of the lives of the elephants and are based on compassion and empathy. To observe elephants doing what comes naturally, without fear of punishment, is an amazing experience.
Elephants are intelligent, highly social animals, and like us, experience a wide range of emotions. They deserve our respect, care, and appreciation of their right to live free of unnecessary suffering. Over 80 elephants are now enjoying a life worth living thanks to responsible, kind-hearted travelers choosing Asian Elephant Projects. Your support is essential to making this evolution in elephant tourism sustainable. Visit our website and book one of our ‘Saddle Off’ projects today to discover the amazing world of elephants.