Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary is located not far from Pattaya city. Here, activities such as elephant rides, trekking or circus activities are not allowed. In fact, the Forest Elephant Sanctuary is the first tourist attraction in Pattaya that offers the opportunity to interact with the animals in an "elephant-friendly" environment.

Elephants at Pattaya Forest Elephant Sanctuary have either retired from shows, or have been rescued from heartless and cruel owners. As at many elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, elephants are allowed to roam free, no hooks are used, and elephants are not used for performances.

What the Pattaya Forest Elephant Sanctuary really offers is the rare opportunity for humans to interact with elephants by feeding them and going into the water with them to soak in the mud and bathe them. It's all about being eco-friendly and doing the things elephants enjoy.

Upon arrival at the park, you will be given a brief lecture on feeding habits, behavior and how to approach elephants and feed them. After that, the guides will give you a box of bananas each and take you to the exchange and feed the elephants. After feeding the elephants, you will learn how to make paper from elephant dung.

The last activity at Pattaya Elephant Forest Sanctuary is bathing the elephants. First, you will give them a mud bath, then a dip in another pond to wash off the mud, and finally a bath with a hose.

Experience at the forest elephant sanctuary in Pattaya is a very unique experience. You don't have to travel to an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai to enjoy this delightful visit. The Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary is professionally run and is definitely the only way to get up close and personal with the elephants.

You can visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at two different times of the day. Sightseeing program in the morning from 06:30 - 11:30 and in the afternoon from 12:30 - 17:30. The program includes a traditional Thai meal, pick up and drop off at your hotel in Pattaya, drinking water and even food to feed the elephants.

Upon arrival at the Sanctuary, your guide will give you a basic overview of the tour, elephant welfare programs, and some information about the elephants. Do not forget to bring some necessary items such as hats, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels and clothes to change when coming to Pattaya elephant sanctuary. You can also bring a camera, but if you're worried about taking pictures with elephants, don't worry. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers a free photography service. The photographer will take pictures of you throughout the day and upload them to Dropbox, which you can then access via a link on the EJS Facebook page.

During your visit to the Elephant Forest Sanctuary, you'll get to feed, bathe and even play with the elephants. It is important that you learn as much as you can about elephants and why it is important to protect them. With money raised from visits and donations, the sanctuary can contribute to the welfare of elephants as well as rescuing elephants, feeding them, providing veterinary care as well as land and infrastructure for them to live in.

Fare

The price for a half-day visit to Elephant Forest Sanctuary is 2,500 for adults and 1,900 baht for children