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Volunteer at our Northern Thailand Elephant Sanctuary

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$300-600Program Costs
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5.0 / 5Overall Rating
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2006Year established

Program Overview

This truly is a unique elephant volunteering opportunity and is perfect for anyone who loves elephants - students, children, older volunteers, couples, groups and solo travellers. Spend your time with our brilliant mahouts and immerse yourself in elephant life.

The Sanctuary has been hard at work to build the first elephant sanctuary in Chiang Rai! Covering 40 acres of land they have some fantastic lush elephant habitat on which they look after four beautiful elephants.

It is a one of a kind experience for visitors to Thailand - the newly opened sanctuary truly puts the elephants first, while also offering visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to experience and learn about these amazing animals up close.

Shadow our family of former logging elephants as they wander through the forest, graze in the paddocks and relax in our unique location.

A typical day includes:
*Learning about the elephants and this unique animal sanctuary.
*Feeding the elephants
*Planting elephant grass, banana trees, sugar cane, pineapple or corn for fodder.
*Participating in elephant feeding habit research, weekly vet (care) checks

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Program Highlights

Get up close and personal with the elephants, and immerse yourself in their beautiful habitat.
Work at a true elephant sanctuary - no riding the elephants, tricks or shows.
Experience these amazing creatures living undisturbed in their natural environment, a true breath of fresh air in Thailand.
Meet new like-minded friends from around the world.
Help create a happy and respectful life for the rescued elephants.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Chiang Rai, Thailand

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break

Starts At

$300-600

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Day to Day Life
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Cindy WalkerPortugal · August 2018

The highlight of my trip!

I had a great time in Thailand and volunteering at the elephant sanctuary was definitely the highlight. It is such a beautiful place to spend time and the elephants have a great natural environment to live in. The elephants come first at the sanctuary which is correct in my view. I have seen other places where the elephants are used in tourism and they are treated badly. I was happy that I found this place after lots of research. Def recommend this one if you want to help out at a real elephant sanctuary.

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

IF Social impact prize
Innovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022
Innovation in Philanthropy 2020 Finalist
Innovation in Philanthropy 2020 Winner

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