The park is managed by a family with over 150 years of experience working with elephants.
Elephants are kept in a free-roaming environment to encourage natural social behaviors.
The sanctuary is situated near the base of the limestone mountains characteristic of the Phang Nga region.
Visitors prepare 'herb balls' for the elephants, which are nutritional supplements made from medicinal plants.
The park actively works to reforest parts of their land to provide natural foraging habitats.
Phang Nga Elephant Park is a family-run sanctuary focused on the ethical care and conservation of Asian elephants in a natural forest environment. Visitors engage in hands-on activities including feeding, preparing natural supplements, and bathing elephants in mud or water. The facility prioritizes animal welfare by offering a 'no-riding' policy, ensuring elephants live without chains or hooks. Located in a mountainous region of Phang Nga province, the park provides an intimate experience with small group sizes. Education is a central component, with guides detailing the biological needs and rescue stories of the resident elephants. The sanctuary utilizes sustainable practices to maintain the surrounding tropical landscape. It operates as a refuge, housing elephants that have been rescued from logging or trekking industries.
The mud bath area offers the best opportunity for candid, close-up photos of the elephants.
Wear clothes that can get wet and muddy, as elephant interaction involves close physical contact.
Bring biodegradable sunscreen and mosquito repellent to protect yourself while remaining eco-friendly.
Participate in the 'elephant observation' segments to see the animals interacting naturally with each other.
Do not wear bright, reflective jewelry that may startle the elephants; avoid bringing single-use plastics into the animal enclosures.
Avoid loud noises and sudden movements; follow all guide instructions regarding elephant body language; do not approach the animals without staff supervision.
