You can observe how elephants rehabilitate into forest life after decades of abuse, and experience how incredible the largest land mammal on earth is during a day at our sanctuary.
Bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary offers a new home for overtired elephants who have suffered from working long hours in the logging and tourism industry. As the first ethical elephant tourism experience in Phuket, we rescue sick, injured and old elephants, welcoming them back into their indigenous habit.
We are the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Paklok, Phuket, and not affiliated with any other elephant park or sanctuary on the island. At Phuket Elephant Sanctuary elephants can just be elephants. Feed them pineapples and bananas, and observe these gentle giants as they enjoy their newfound freedom, socialize with each other and bathe freely in our expansive fresh water lagoons.
Volunteering
One Day Volunteer Program
This is a unique opportunity to spend a meaningful and exciting day volunteering at the first ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket. You'll be assisting us with tasks and immersing yourself in the daily life at our sanctuary.
We do not require any previous volunteer experience as long as you are a passionate animal lover with a keen interest in wildlife. If you're physically fit, enthusiastic and able to work as part of the team in the hot Thai humid climate whether rain or sun - volunteer!
3 Day Volunteer Program
Join us for 3 exciting days and help to care for our rescued elephants. You'll be assisting us with tasks and immersing yourself in sanctuary life while working in close proximity to the elephants.
1 Week Volunteer Program
Volunteering at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is an exciting opportunity to support the first ethical elephant park in Phuket, Southern Thailand. You'll be assisting with tasks around the sanctuary and immersing yourself in the elephant’s life. By volunteering with us, not only are you donating your time to help elephant conservation and protection but also know that your financial contribution is going directly towards elephant care providing nutritious food, shelter, veterinary care, and enrichment.
Requirements & How to Book
We do not require any previous volunteer experience as long as you are a passionate animal lover with a keen interest in wildlife. If you're physically fit, enthusiastic and able to work as part of the team in the hot Thai humid climate whether rain or sun - volunteer!
We look forward to welcoming you to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a final home for rescued elephants and the only ethical sanctuary in Paklok where elephants roam, bathe and sozialise freely.
Your visit guarantees to leave you inspired, transformed and in awe of these majestic animals.
