The Food Shop

Elephants eat 10% of their body weight each day, which means they spend most of their time eating. Twice a day, we weigh out fruits and vegetables and divide them among 10 baskets, one for each elephant. We usually aim for 16-18 kilos (35-40pounds) per basket. The elephants are all at different stages of life, … Read more

Swimming with Elephants

On my second day at Elephant’s World I had the special opportunity to swim with several of the elephants in the river- no tourists, just the mahouts (elephant caretakers). Standing face to face with these giant, gentle creatures in the water was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. Elephants have such a … Read more

Meet the Rescued Elephants of Thailand’s Elephants World Sanctuary

Elephant attractions are one of the biggest tourism draws in Thailand, but what people don’t understand is by visiting non-sanctuaries, they are playing a role in the destruction of the very species that they love. Elephant’s World in Kanchanaburi Thailand is a retirement home for elephants that have spend their entire lives working in the … Read more

Welcome to Elephant’s World!

About 40 minutes from the town of Kanchanaburi, lies a beautiful camp dedicated to the well being of old and previously abused elephants. The elephants is the symbol of Thailand and the top thing to do on most tourist’s itinerary is to ride one. Unfortunately, the backs of elephants are not designed to carry that … Read more

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