Phuket Ethical Elephant Feeding Experience

Feed Me Experience

Short on time? Join our 1-hour ‘Feed Me’ experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. Feed, observe, and photograph rescued elephants.

Phuket Ethical Elephant Feeding Experience: Feed Me Experience

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.

🏆 Ethical Standard: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding, no performances, just elephants being elephants.
Duration Trip Difficulty Booking Cut-off Time
Approx. 1 Hour Easy 2 hour before

📌 What’s included?

  • Hand-prepared elephant treats and food
  • Educational briefing on elephant behavior and conservation
  • English-Speaking guide/staff to assist throughout the experience
  • Insurance (Require Passport Number)

❌ Exclusions:

  • Elephant bathing, mud spa, or showering activities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers (unless specified otherwise)

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • 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
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Camera / Smartphone
  • Personal Medication
  • 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
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Sanctuary Arrival & Welcome

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.

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Preparing Healthy Treats

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.

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Feeding Interaction

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.

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Observation & Photography

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.

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Completion of Experience

Say goodbye to your new friends. Depart from the sanctuary with a deeper understanding of elephant conservation and memories that will last a lifetime.

💬 Please note: The itinerary activities are approximate and may change slightly depending on weather and conditions.

⚠️ Important Booking & Transportation Notice

  • Booking Cut-off Time: Online bookings must be made at least 2 hours in advance before the program start time.
  • No Transfer Service: Round-trip transfer is NOT included for this program. Guests are required to travel to the sanctuary on their own.
  • Check-in: Please arrive and check in at least 10 minutes before your scheduled start time.

📍 Available Sanctuary Locations in Phuket

1 Kathu Camp (Kathu District)

Operating Hours:
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Program Slots:
Runs every 30 minutes (e.g., 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, etc. Last slot at 16:00).
Location:

2 Thalang Camp (Thalang District)

Operating Hours:
09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Program Slots:
Runs every 1 hour according to your booked time slot. (Note: The 04:00 PM slot is not available at this camp).
Location:

FAQ

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.