Animals in Phuket

A beautiful afternoon with our elephants

Elephant rescue sanctuary

Highly recommend this excellent trip, elephants are well cared for and free to roam around. We chose this one to visit because it claims it’s an ethical elephant sanctuary, which it is. We were able to feed the elephants. While having lunch we could watch them bathing in the lake. The guides were friendly and really informative, they were happy to answer questions.

Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket

Truly Heartwarming and Educational Experience

From the moment we arrived at Bukit Elephant Park, it was clear that this is a place where the elephants come first. Unlike some other attractions, here the focus is entirely on the well-being and natural lifestyle of these gentle giants. The staff’s passion and knowledge really shone through — they took the time to explain the elephants’ backgrounds, habits, and personalities, and it was inspiring to see how much love and respect they have for the animals. What stood out most was being able to observe the elephants roaming and behaving naturally in a safe, open environment. There was no sense of exploitation or forced performances — just genuine care and responsible conservation. Watching the elephants interact with each other, and learning how they are looked after properly, was both moving and educational. This visit left us with a deeper appreciation not only for the elephants but also for the importance of ethical wildlife tourism. I highly recommend Bukit Elephant Park to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience that is kind to the animals and enriching for visitors.

Elephant Nature Experience with Lunch at Bukit Elephant Park

Elephants well cared for and perfect lunch demonstration

We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Think there were 9 rescue elephants... They told me that they have to buy them from people that are ill treating them... So the money from this visit really does help.. The elephants probably need fresh running water for bathing in as its just stagnant water... So I hope that can be achieved... But at least the animals are safe and well looked after... With only 4000 in the wild in Thailand these centres are important and at least its illegal to now capture a wild elephant... So I hope they stand a chance. The cooking demonstration and food was lovely...