This project operates in a sanctuary where old, sick, disabled, previously abused, or illegally owned elephants are provided with a home. We focus on caring for them rather than exploiting them; no elephant riding will be involved in the program. Instead, you will have the opportunity to interact and bond with these gentle giants by cleaning enclosures and preparing their food, which usually consists of sugarcane and banana plants. The elephants roam freely around the sanctuary during the day and are taken to the forest in the early evening.

You will work alongside experienced mahouts who have dedicated their lives to understanding elephants and providing them with the best care possible. The sanctuary welcomes respectful day and short-stay visitors who can interact with the elephants without saddles. Without this level of support, the sanctuary would not be able to sustain these majestic animals, who have been subjected to hard labor (logging and farming) or entertainment (riding and shows), whether young or old. 

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