About EJS
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (EJS) is an award- winning ethical and sustainable eco-tourism project based in Thailand. Founded in July 2014, it began as a joint initiative between members of the Karen hill-tribes and Chiang Mai locals who were concerned about the welfare of elephants in Thailand. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary currently has operational locations in four provinces throughout Thailand: Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Koh Samui.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide as many elephants as possible with the good health, freedom, and happiness they truly deserve. We use our pro- gressive and ethically responsible approach to elephant eco-tourism as a platform to raise aware- ness and educate people from Thailand and around the world about elephant care and the plight of the Asian elephant.
Our hope is to lead by example, and contribute to a positive change in the perception of elephants; to witness a future where elephants are not ridden, poached, overworked, or abused, and are instead treated with care, love, and respect.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is wholeheartedly committed to elephant welfare. Our team strives daily to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the elephants we care for. Through the develop- ment of deep bonds and mutual trust with each elephant, we are able to offer visitors a memo- rable and respectful elephant interaction ex- perience, carefully designed to adhere as closely as possible to the elephants’ daily routine. EJS endeavours to provide the elephants in our care with the best available veterinary treatment, and our specialist veterinary team works tirelessly to ensure each elephant remains physically and psychologically healthy.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary remains a family-run project, and is 100% locally owned and operated. This means that EJS is not controlled by profit- driven overseas investors or foreign interests, and we can focus on what truly matters, always acting in the best interests of the elephants we care for.
To learn more about Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, or to arrange a visit to one of our locations, please visit our website at
WWW.ELEPHANTJUNGLESANCTUARY.COM
Half Day Visit
Adult: 02,900/person
Child (4-10 years): ฿1,900/person
Infant (0-3 years): Free
Morning:
Duration: ~3 hours
Start (Pick up) Time: 06:30 – 07:45
Finish (Drop off) Time: 11:30 – 12:00
Afternoon:
Duration, ~3 hours
Start (Pick up) Time: 11:30 – 12:45
Finish (Drop off) Time: 16:30 – 17:00
Inclusions & Activities:
• Round trip transfer from your place of accommodation (additional fees may apply).
• Educational introduction to elephant anatomy, behaviour, and history.
• Feed, interact with, photograph, and observe elephants in a natural environment.
• Participate in the routine Physical Examination (P.E.) of an elephant.
• Bathe with our elephants.
• Join the elephants for a rejuvenating mud spa.
• Enjoy a lunch of delicious traditional Thai food.
• DIY poopoopaper envelope
One Day Walk with Elephants
Adult: ฿6,000/person
Child (7-10 years): ฿3,500/person
Please note: This visit program has a minimum age requirement of 7 years.
Start (Pick up) Time: 06:30 – 07:45
Finish (Drop off) Time: 17:00 – 17:30
Our One Day Walk with Elephants program allows visitors to EJS Phuket to gain a deep insight into the behaviour of elephants by observing them as they forage independently in the jungle.
Inclusions & Activities:
• Round-trip transfer from your place of accommodation (additional fees may apply).
• Educational introduction to elephant anatomy, behaviour, and history.
• Feed, interact with, photograph, and observe elephants in a natural environment.
• Accompany the elephants into the jungle and observe them as they forage at their own pace.
• Enjoy a lunch of delicious traditional Thai food.
• Participate in the routine Physical Examination (P.E.) of an elephant.
• Bathe with our elephants.
• Join the elephants for a rejuvenating
‘Feed Me’ Experience
Adult: ฿900/person
Child (4-10 years): $900/person
Infant (0-3 years): Free
Duration: 1 hour
Feeding Times (Daily): Hourly from 09:00 to 16:00
Transportation: Not provided
Our unique Feed Me’ experience is a perfect way for anyone on a budget or a tight schedule to discover the magic of spending time with these beautiful giants. Feed and observe the elephants we care for in a pristine natural environment, and take home photographs and memories you can cherish for life.
Visit us at a time of your choice, and you can enjoy a drink in the relaxed atmosphere of our cafe after spending time with our wonderful elephants.
Inclusions:
• Admission to EJS Phuket
• Elephant food
• 1 complimentary drink
Please note: This program does not include transportation.
‘Feed & Shower’ Experience
Adult: ฿2,000/person
Child (4-10 years): ฿1,500/person
Infant (0-3 years): Free
Morning:
Start (Pick up) Time: 08:30 – 09:30
Finish (Drop off) Time: 11:45 – 13:15
Afternoon:
Start (Pick up) Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Finish (Drop off) Time: 15:45 – 16:15
Our one-of-a-kind ‘Feed & Shower’ experience allows visitors an opportunity to interact closely with elephants in an ethical manner. Observe the elephants we care for, feed them fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, and join them as they cool down in a custom-built outdoor elephant shower designed to simulate light rain.
Inclusions:
• Round-trip transfer from your place of accommodation (additional fees may apply).
• Educational introduction to elephant anatomy, behaviour, and history.
• Feed, interact with, photograph, and observe elephants in a natural environment.
• Shower with our resident elephants in a custom-built outdoor shower.
What to Bring
Small Bag, Hat, Rain Jacket Walking Shoes, Wet Shoes Sunscreen, Insect Repellent Change of Clothes, Bathing Suit Towel, Camera
Free Pick up
Only for Halfday and Walk program
Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Bang Tao, Turin Beach, Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Cape Tukkae, Koh Sire, Laemhin, Rawai, Phromthep Cape, or Nai Horn Beach
E: Ethical elephant
We take care of elephants with ethics and prioritize elephants and mahouts.
J: Joy
Jovful tourists and collaborations to conserve
Thai elephant raising culture.)
S: Sustainable
(We pay attention to all our organization’s processes, from the reduction of environmental impacts to society and community contributions.
Our Partners
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is a proud partner of The Care Project Foundation (TCPF).
The Care Project Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to promote the conservation and welfare of the Asian elephant, reduce human-elephant conflict, and enhance interspecies coexistence through community engagement and education programs.
For more information about TCPF and their ongoing projects, or to support elephant welfare in Thailand by making a donation, please visit
www.thecareprojectfoundation.org