Samui Elephant Feed & Shower Experience
A unique 1.5-hour ethical water experience with elephants in Koh Samui. Hand-feed rescued elephants and join them under the elephant custom shower.
Looking for a close, interactive elephant experience without getting covered in mud? Our Feed & Shower Experience invites you to join our herd care routine guided by our professional mahout and guide. Feed and observe the elephants we care for, offer them fresh fruits and prepare their nutrition supplement food, and join them as they cool down under a custom-built outdoor elephant shower designed.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding, no performance, just elephants living as elephants.
📊 Quick Tour Information
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hours | Easy (Great for all ages) | 8 hour before the activity starts |
📌 What’s included?
- ✓Elephant Food
- ✓Complimentary Drink
- ✓Exclusive Premium EJS souvenir
- ✓Fluent English-speaking Tour Guide
- ✓Transportation (Pick up-Drop off Hotel)
- ✓Insurance (Require Passport Number)
❌ Exclusions
- ✕Personal Expenses: Additional spending for personal items or services not explicitly listed in the program.
- ✕Tips and Gratuities: Optional tips for the tour guides, mahouts, or kitchen staff.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Stroller / pram accessible
- •Interactive Experience: Be prepared for a hands-on experience, as this program includes feeding activity. These engaging activities help foster a memorable connection with the elephants.
- •Health & Safety: All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
- •Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians
- •Our program will continue even in heavy rain. There will be no cancellations due to rain.
🎒 What do I need to bring?
- •Hat
- •Bathing Suit
- •Sunscreen
- •Insect Repellent
- •Towel
- •Personal Medication
- •Change of Clothes
- •Walking Shoes
- •Copy of Passport Photo Page (or Passport Number)
💳 Cancellation policy
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event.
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event.
Hotel Pickup
Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned transport from your Samui accommodation directly to our sanctuary.
Arrival & Welcome Briefing
Meet your professional guide and learn about elephant behavior, safety guidelines, and our ethical mission.
Meet, Feed & Connect
Step out to meet our resident elephants. Hand-feed them fresh fruits, learning their unique personality.
Elephant Shower
Join the elephants under our custom-built outdoor shower, helping them splash, cool down, and clean up.
Refresh & Change
Use our clean, convenient on-site facilities to take a regular shower and change into fresh clothes.
Farewell & Drop-off
Say goodbye to your new elephant friends before your smooth return transport back to your hotel.
🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point
🕒 Pick-up time Windows:
- ☀️ Morning Session 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Depending on hotel location)
- 🌤️ Afternoon Session 13:00 – 14:00 (Depending on hotel location)
📝 Important Pick-up Note:
- Highland Accommodations: For guests staying in villas, Airbnbs, or private homes located on the Samui highlands or steep hills, an alternative designated meeting point will be arranged for your safety.
- Airports & Ferry Piers: Pick-ups at the Samui Airport or ferry piers will be arranged at designated meeting points outside airport/pier rather than inside.
📍 For Self-Travel Guests
For guests who wish to travel by themselves, please meet us directly at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui (Soi 2 Branch).
- ⏱️ Morning Session Arrival: Please arrive by 09:45 AM
- ⏱️ Afternoon Session Arrival: Please arrive by 13:45 PM
- Please Note: Collection times may vary slightly depending on pick-up location.
- Please Note: An additional charge will apply for services with different pick-up and drop-off locations. For pricing details, please inquire when making your reservation.
FAQ
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
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