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Get up close with elephants in Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Overview

For watching the elephants up close, visit the Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary situated outside Pattaya. As the name suggests, this place is home to majestic elephants, build for the conservation of the elephants, you can describe it as a safe home for the elephants who have been injured, retired or abused. The main aim of the sanctuary is work towards the wellbeing of the elephants and allowing them to live in a natural setup, freely without being exploited.

What are the Highlights of Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary?

  • As the sanctuary is contributed for providing a respected and cared environment, enjoy watching the recued elephants moving freely around the park, it is more about educating the visitors about conservation of these innocent creatures.
  • The sanctuary offers educational knowledge about the elephants, to let the visitors know about the important of conserving these creatures, how their lives can be improved, and the need of ethical tourism. 
  • Visitors will have a chance to interact with the elephants, engage in bathing the elephants in the mud and water, feeding them, walk along with the elephants, and playing around with the while helping them taking bath.
  • Listen to the rescue stories from the staff responsible for looking after these giant creatures, as it is more about educating the visitors about conservation of these innocent creatures.
  • Learn about the conservation of elephants and ethical tourism, the sanctuary will enlighten visitors with the mission of this sanctuary.

What to Do Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary?

  • Visitors can observe the elephants up-close, and help to feed them bananas and sugarcane.
  • Help the elephants take mud-bath, you can coat them with mud to help take care of their skin and later splash them with water.
  • Watch the elephants roam around freely in their natural habitat, as most of the elephants in the sanctuary has been rescued from tourism, harmful industries, logging, and circus.
  • Learn from Guides: Engage with sanctuary staff to understand more about elephant welfare and conservation efforts.
  • Learn from the guides and staff of the sanctuary, the importance of conserving these creatures and the need of ethical tourism.

How to Reach Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary?

  • By Shuttle: The Pattaya Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 30.7 km away from Pattaya city, shuttle or van are provided by the sanctuary for pick and drop from your hotel in Pattaya, however you need to book in advance.
  • By Car or Taxi: Tourists can also opt for a taxi or car rental to reach the sanctuary, it is situated at a distance of 30.7 km away from Pattaya City, and will take around 40 minutes to reach.
  • By tour package: For a hassle-free trip, book tour package that includes transportation to and from Pattaya City, lunch, and all activities.

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