Thailand Elephant Research Week
by Loop Abroad
Program Overview
Located in a rural village and offering a true Thai experience, Elephant Research Week is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of elephants while building your veterinary knowledge about these gentle giants.
During this one-week add-on to any of our two-week programs, you'll get the chance to work alongside an elephant expert to observe, examine, and care for the village’s e...
Located in a rural village and offering a true Thai experience, Elephant Research Week is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of elephants while building your veterinary knowledge about these gentle giants.
During this one-week add-on to any of our two-week programs, you'll get the chance to work alongside an elephant expert to observe, examine, and care for the village’s elephants. Contribute to the local community by cleaning elephant shelters, chopping sugarcane, and planting trees. Help with research on rescued elephant behavior and welfare. Explore research methods that provide the scientific basis for improving how we care for elephants, what environments we should provide them, and how to maximize their welfare in rescue settings.
Plus, enjoy Thailand's cult...
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- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated May 8, 2026
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Fields & Subjects
- Biology
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Animal Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
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