# Elephant Nature Park: An elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand

> Elephant Nature Park \(ENP\) is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand, founded by renowned elephant rights advocate, Saengduean Chailert known by her nickname Lek\.

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## Pages
- [Book Now](https://elephantnaturepark.org/book-now/)
- [FAQ's](https://elephantnaturepark.org/faqs/)
- [Homepage](https://elephantnaturepark.org/)
- [About](https://elephantnaturepark.org/about/)
- [Contact Us](https://elephantnaturepark.org/contact-us/)

## Posts
- [The Loving Heart of Malai Thong](https://elephantnaturepark.org/news/the-loving-heart-of-malai-thong/): At Elephant Nature Park, we are privileged to witness the profound resilience of the elephant spirit\. Among our many cherished residents, none embody this quiet strength quite like Malai Thong\. 
- [Rejoicing in the Rain: Monsoon at Elephant Nature Park](https://elephantnaturepark.org/news/rejoicing-in-the-rain-monsoon-at-elephant-nature-park/): When the monsoon rains sweep across Elephant Nature Park, the valley undergoes a magical transformation\. While many creatures seek shelter from the downpour, the elephants treat the arrival of rain as a signal to celebrate\.
- [The Living Classroom: Inspiring Youth to Protect Our Natural World](https://elephantnaturepark.org/news/the-living-classroom-inspiring-youth-to-protect-our-natural-world/): Elephant Nature Park is far more than a refuge for rescued animals in need\. It is a living classroom where compassion becomes action, where people reconnect with nature, and where future generations discover their vital role in protecting the living world\.
- [A Voice for the Voiceless: Reflecting on World Elephant Day](https://elephantnaturepark.org/news/a-voice-for-the-voiceless-reflecting-on-world-elephant-day/): Every year on August 12, the world recognizes World Elephant Day—a time dedicated to celebrating Asian and African elephants, raising awareness of the urgent threats they face, and acknowledging our shared responsibility to protect them\. But as founder Saengduean “Lek” Chailert reminds us, we cannot truly call it a day of celebration while elephants are still denied their most basic right—to live safely, freely, and with dignity\.
- [The Intelligence \& Emotional Depth of Elephants](https://elephantnaturepark.org/news/the-intelligence-emotional-depth-of-elephants/): To spend time at Elephant Nature Park is to witness a world where intelligence, emotion, and family bonds define every waking moment\. Some still underestimate the elephant's intelligence and emotional complexity, but those who have spent time observing them closely know the truth: they are deeply sensitive, highly intelligent, empathetic, and profoundly emotional beings\.

## Elephants
- [FaaMai \(ฟ้าใหม่\)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/meet-the-elephants/faamai/): Born on 17 April 2009 at Elephant Nature Park, Faa Mai, meaning “New Sky”, was the first calf born at the park to one of our resident elephants\. Her mother, Mae Bua Thong, was rescued in July 2005 along with her daughter, Tong Jaan, who was just six months old at the time\.
- [Sri Nuan \(ศรีนวล\)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/meet-the-elephants/srinuan/): Born around 1962, Mae Sri Nuan was rescued from Surin Province, along with Dok Ngern, in late 2005\. She was brought to Elephant Nature Park to begin her recovery from the trauma of her past\.
- [Medo \(แม่โดะ \)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/meet-the-elephants/medo/): Medo’s life has been marked by both profound suffering and remarkable resilience\. She began working at a very young age in illegal logging\. While pulling a heavy log, she broke her right ankle, which never healed properly, leaving her unable to continue logging\.
- [Jokia \(โจเกีย\)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/meet-the-elephants/jokia/): Jokia, whose name means “Eye from Heaven”, was born in 1960\. She was rescued in 1999 from illegal logging and extreme abuse\. While pulling a log uphill, Jokia suffered a miscarriage but was not allowed to stop to check whether her calf was dead or alive\. This event caused her immense physical and emotional trauma, and she fell into a deep depression, refusing to work\. In response, her owner cruelly shot her with a slingshot, permanently blinding her in both eyes\. One day, Lek heard Jokia trumpeting angrily in the jungle where she was being forced to work, and so began the negotiations for her rescue\.
- [Warunee \(วารุณี\)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/meet-the-elephants/warunee/): Warunee was born around 1959\. Her life followed the tragic path of so many captive elephant before her\. She was separated from her mother at a very young age and trained to work in the hauling logs in the forest\. Warunee was then moved to the elephant trekking camp providing rides day in, day out with no rest\. In June 2015, Warunee was rescued from the elephant trekking camp in Kanchanaburi and came to Elephant Nature Park\. She quickly settled into her new life, retired from work and able to socialize with her own kind\. Warunee has developed many strong bonds within the Kham La herd and her best friend is Dao Ruang\.

## Media
- [Prestige Awards recognise excellence and dedication in our field](https://elephantnaturepark.org/media-article/prestige-awards-recognise-excellence-and-dedication-in-our-field/): Elephant Nature Park has been recognised as the Wildlife Sanctuary of the Year at the Prestige Awards ceremony held at Hazlewood Castle, near Leeds, UK\. The award celebrates excellence and dedication in our field
- [Meet the Woman Who's Saving Asia's Elephants \- Readers Digest Canada](https://elephantnaturepark.org/media-article/meet-the-woman-whos-saving-asias-elephants-readers-digest-canada/): Lek Chailert started with a humble goal: rescue one abused bull\. Now, she's the head of an international non\-profit with a mission to end the mistreatment of elephants\. 
- [Amazing Thailand \- UK \- 1 Ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand](https://elephantnaturepark.org/media-article/amazing-thailand-uk-1-ethical-elephant-sanctuaries-in-thailand/): Elephant Nature Park is one of the best\-known elephant conservation projects in Thailand\. Set on the edge of a rainforest near Chiang Mai, in Thailand’s north, the sanctuary was founded by award\-winning conservationist Lek Chailert in 1995\. More than 75 elephants roam free here and each has a heart\-breaking story: many have been saved from torturous camps that exploit elephants for tourism or logging purposes or other abusive situations\.
- [Gavroche Thailande Légion d’honneur présidentielle pour une défenseure des éléphants](https://elephantnaturepark.org/media-article/gavroche-thailande-legion-dhonneur-presidentielle-pour-une-defenseure-des-elephants/): En marge de son déplacement à Bangkok pour le sommet de l’APEC, Emmanuel Macron a remis  les insignes de chevalier de la Légion d’honneur à Mme Saengduean Chailert\.
- [TAT announces winners of Responsible Thailand Awards 2022 \- Best Animal Welfare: Elephant Nature Park](https://elephantnaturepark.org/media-article/tat-announces-winners-of-responsible-thailand-awards-2022-best-animal-welfare-elephant-nature-park/): Judges’ comments: Apart from all the usual elephant activities they also do rainforest restoration, have educational programmes, they set up Eleflix during the pandemic, they have 4 vets on site, they have their Elephant Food Bank, they have their Farm to Herd initiative, and they set up their Jumbo Express mobile clinic\. A clear winner\!

## Products
- [Living with Elephants at Elephant Nature Park](https://elephantnaturepark.org/visit-volunteer/living-with-elephants-at-elephant-nature-park/): A life\-changing opportunity to play a role in helping to support and protect rescued elephants in Thailand\. Visitors often leave with a proud sense of accomplishment and the deeply satisfying feeling of having made a direct contribution to the plight of Asian elephants\. Spend a week at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary for Elephants with like\-minded people from around the world who share a love of elephants and want to positively impact their lives\.
- [Half Day Morning Visit to Elephant Nature Park](https://elephantnaturepark.org/visit-volunteer/half-day-morning-visit-to-elephant-nature-park/): The half\-day morning program offers a unique opportunity to spend quality time at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary, observing and being with the magnificent elephant herd\. We prioritize creating a relaxed and immersive experience, allowing visitors to truly appreciate and learn from these incredible creatures\.
- [Half Day Afternoon Visit to Elephant Nature Park](https://elephantnaturepark.org/visit-volunteer/half-day-afternoon-visit-to-elephant-nature-park/): The highlight of the half\-day afternoon visit to Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary offers the awe\-inspiring sight of the big herd gracefully walking down the river, making their way back to their night shelter\. Afterward, delight in observing the elephants bathing in the river against the backdrop of a beautiful evening scene\.
- [SkyWalk](https://elephantnaturepark.org/visit-volunteer/skywalk/): Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary including time at our special ‘Hands Off’ project\. Observe our rescued elephants living in their chosen herd and learn about their individual histories\. At the park, the elephants are free to interact and play in natural surroundings including the nearby river, custom built pools and mud pits\.
- [Overnight Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary \(2 Days \+ 1 Night\)](https://elephantnaturepark.org/visit-volunteer/overnight-elephant-nature-park-sanctuary-2-days-1-night/): Sleepovers in the midst of a thriving elephant herd offers visitors the chance to enjoy the simple rustic nature of Northern Thailand in the unique company of our rescued herd\. We pick you up from your hotel for a scenic drive north to Elephant Nature Park, where you will meet our magnificent elephant herd\. Observe our herd at play and watch them interact in each of their social groups\. Full dinner at the park and accommodation at park huts\. After breakfast, walk to see the elephants roaming in the open pasture\.

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