The Elephant Village

The Elephant Village was opened in 1973 as a sanctuary for former working elephants. These elephants, through reasons of injury or ill health, could no longer be used as a part of the backbone of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand.

The Elephant Village provides these magnificent creatures with a safe haven, where they may live out their lives with dignity and freedom from fear. A visit to the Elephant Village is not only unique experience, but it is also a lifesaver because the fees paid by the visitors contribute to, the very survival of the elephants, both now and in the future.

The Elephant Village is a private company, which is run on a non profit making basis and after running expenses have been deducted, all of the proceeds go to feed, pay the medical bills and generally take care of the elephants.

It also runs a three to six month course on elephant handling and participants live and work with elephants under the supervision of experts.

Pattaya Elephant Village also organizes on request visits to Phrae Province to see elephants working in the timber industry in a jungle environment.

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Contact Information

The Elephant Village
54/1 Moo 2, Tambol Nong Prue
20260 Pattaya , CT

Tel. +6638249818
info@elephant-village-pattaya.com
http://www.elephant-village-pattaya.com