Short on time? Join our 1-hour ‘Feed Me’ experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. Feed, observe, and photograph rescued elephants.
Spend a meaningful hour interacting with rescued Asian elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. This program is perfect for travellers who want a quick yet unforgettable connection with these gentle giants. You will have the opportunity to feed them their favourite snacks, observe their natural behaviours up close, and take incredible photographs to remember your visit — all while learning about our sustainable conservation efforts from our expert team.
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. 1 Hour | Easy | 2 hour before |
Meet at the designated meeting point at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. Meet our passionate guides and receive an introductory briefing on the history and conservation of rescued Asian elephants.
Learn about elephant nutrition and help our team prepare seasonal fruits and healthy snacks. Understand the importance of a balanced diet for the wellbeing of our herd.
Meet the elephants! Experience the joy of hand-feeding the gentle giants with the treats you prepared. Build a genuine connection while interacting with them in an ethical environment.
Spend time observing the elephants as they roam freely and express their natural behaviors. Take incredible photographs to remember your visit and learn about each elephant’s unique personality.
Say goodbye to your new friends. Depart from the sanctuary with a deeper understanding of elephant conservation and memories that will last a lifetime.
⚠️ Important Booking & Transportation Notice
Yes. We offer a free transfer service to/from hotels and most other places of accommodation within a 5km radius of
Chiang Mai’s Old City.
Visitors requiring transport from locations outside this area will incur a small transport surcharge.
We recommend staying in Chiang Mai the night prior to your visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Planes, buses, and trains are often delayed, and we are unable to wait for you outside of your assigned pick up time. If you wish to be dropped off at the airport or another location following your visit, please inform us of this at least 24 hours prior to your visit. Please note that we cannot offer you priority treatment, and all guests will be dropped off in the most efficient order possible.
No. Unfortunately it is not possible to arrange your own transportation to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, even if you have booked a visit with us. As many of our locations are very far from the city, and utilise unmarked or unpaved roads, a specialised vehicle with a professional driver who knows the routes is essential to ensure safety and timely arrival/departure. We offer a free transfer service, and can collect you directly from your place of accommodation in Chiang Mai.
On average, it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Sanctuary from downtown Chiang Mai. Time taken may vary depending on which location you visit, as well as variables such as traffic, weather, and current road conditions. We offer visitors a short break around halfway to the Sanctuary, where food, refreshments, and bathrooms are available.
For the majority of the drive to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, we use paved public roads, however the final portion of the drive to each of our locations includes unpaved road conditions. As some of the roads we use can be quite mountainous and winding, we recommend bringing medication if you are prone to motion sickness.
Unless otherwise specified, EJS uses comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned vans driven by professional drivers.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Contact Information
chiang mai
Address: 119/10 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
Monday-Sunday 7 AM - 9 PM
phuket
Address: 2, 12, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120
Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM
pattaya
Address: Office 3, 347 Pattaya 3rd Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150
Monday-Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
samui
Address: Soi Maenam 1, Maenam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330
Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM