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About Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (EJS) is a renowned ethical elephant sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of elephants in Thailand. Founded with the mission to provide a safe and natural environment for elephants, EJS promotes responsible tourism by allowing visitors to interact with these gentle giants in a cruelty-free and sustainable way.
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🐘 Why Choose Elephant Jungle Sanctuary?

  • 🌿 Ethical Treatment – No hooks, chains, or forced performances.
  • ♻️ Sustainable Tourism – Supports eco-friendly and responsible travel.
  • 📖 Transparency – Elephants roam freely in a natural setting—no hidden cruelty.
  • 🏆 Certified Ethical – Recognized by responsible travel platforms for humane treatment.
  • 🤝 Community Support – Partners with Karen hill tribes for sustainable livelihoods.

 

📌 Tips for Visitors

  • Bring: Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and closed-toe shoes.
  • Avoid: Flash photography or touching elephants without guidance.

 

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    • Use the partner link openmind.travel/partner/elephant-jungle-sanctuary/ to book via OTA partners.
    • 8% of your booking cost is donated to OpenmindProjects Foundation—funding education for underprivileged children in Southeast Asia—at no extra cost to you.
    • Benefits: Simple, transparent, and real impact (supports IT/English camps, scholarships).

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Mission & Values

  • Rescue & Rehabilitation: Many elephants at the sanctuary have been saved from exploitative industries such as logging, street begging, or unethical tourism.
  • No Riding Policy: Unlike traditional elephant camps, EJS strictly prohibits elephant riding, ensuring the animals are not subjected to harmful practices.
  • Education & Awareness: The sanctuary educates visitors about elephant conservation, their natural behaviors, and the threats they face in the wild.
  • Community Involvement: EJS works closely with local Karen hill tribes and mahouts (elephant caretakers) to provide sustainable livelihoods while promoting ethical elephant care.

 

Visitor Experience 

Guests at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary can enjoy a hands-on, ethical encounter with elephants, including:

  • Feeding elephants fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Walking with them in their natural habitat.
  • Bathing & Mud Spa – helping elephants cool off in a mud bath and river.
  • Learning about their behavior, diet, and conservation efforts.

 

📍 Location

EJS has multiple locations across Thailand, including:

  • Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand)
  • Phuket & Koh Samui (Southern Thailand)
  • Pattaya (Eastern Thailand)

 

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket: Visit & Booking Guide

  • Address: 2/12, Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83120, Thailand.
  • Nearest Landmark: Borders Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, offering lush jungle surroundings.

 

🕒 Opening Hours & Best Time to Visit

  • Daily: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Best Time: Mornings (cooler, fewer crowds) or November–April (pleasant weather).

 

🐘 Ethical Experience Highlights

  1. No Riding Policy: Elephants roam freely in 30 acres of natural habitat.
  2. Activities Included:
    • Feed elephants natural diets (prepare food with caretakers).
    • Jungle walks alongside elephants.
    • Mud spa and river bathing with cosmetic mud (safe for elephants/visitors).
    • Traditional Thai buffet lunch.
  3. Education: Learn about rescued elephants’ histories and conservation efforts.

 

🚗 How to Reach

  • From Phuket Town: ~20 km (25–45 mins by taxi/private car).
  • Public Transport: Blue Songthaews to Bang Rong Pier + taxi.

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