Joy Elephant Sanctuary

About

Ethical elephant sanctuary built around observation, not interaction. No rides, chains, or forced contact. Rescued elephants living as naturally as possible. Feed them bananas and fruit while learning their histories.

Why go

• Feel confident supporting a truly ethical sanctuary
• Witness elephants living naturally and stress-free
• Heartwarming experience observing rescued giants

Must try

• Feed elephants bananas and fruit
• Walk alongside elephants in the forest
• Make traditional thai herbal inhalers
• Enjoy pad thai lunch
• Observe elephants at the river

Pro tips

• Book sanctuary over 2 hours from chiang mai
• Wear good shoes for slippery hikes
• Use walking sticks on hikes

Good to know

• Avoid sanctuaries that allow riding or bathing
• Some elephants show signs of past trauma

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (528 reviews)

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