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Asian Elephant Projects supports ethical elephant projects around Chiang Mai, Thailand where visitors can spend a day walking with elephants in the jungle, observing them foraging, taking a mud bath, swimming in the river and living a more natural life.
03/11/2025
The herd at Karen Elephant Home looks peaceful as they enjoy a pile of corn, bananas, and cornstalks by the stream. Newly rescued Mo Soe Bey stands between brothers Dodo and Kham Meun, who tower above her, relaxed and content. After taking a drink, senior elephant Mae Ka Pha wanders over to join the feast. It’s heartwarming to witness the growing bonds between the brothers and their new female friends they get to know one another and develop trust.
Spend a wonderful day observing the majestic herd at Karen Elephant Home as they express their natural instincts and go about their daily rituals @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-home
01/11/2025
Senior Sri Jan playfully drapes banana leaves over her head, then lets them fall to the ground before continuing her feast. Elephants are big fans of juicy banana stems and leaves, which provide both hydration and nutrition.
Get a glimpse into the lives of the beautiful elephants at Majestic Elephant Project by spending a day observing their fascinating habits and natural behaviors as they wander through the jungle, enjoying a peaceful life. The day ends with a whitewater rafting adventure down the Mae Taeng River @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
30/10/2025
Under the jungle canopy, baby Luna purposefully grabs hold of a banana stalk with her wonderful little trunk, which she’s beginning to master, and then quickly retreats to the comfort of her mother’s side. At her tender age, she’s absolutely fascinating to observe with her adorable ways. 🐘🌿
You’ve got to love the way beloved Ming enters the river. Everyone has their own unique approach to getting into the water, and her super-relaxed technique is just adorable. 💙🐘💦
Watching her topple in from the bank and roll about with carefree abandon is a beautiful testament to how happy and free she feels living at Elephant Sanctuary Laos.
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26/10/2025
At Karen Elephant Serenity, the elephants wander gracefully through the forest, selecting tasty leaves from a wide variety of native plants and trees. Watching these gentle giants foraging in the jungle is a fascinating experience for visitors and also a favorite time of the day for the elephants — at home in their natural habitat. 🐘💚🌿
In the afternoon, guests can choose to do bamboo rafting down the Mae Wang River or prepare a fruit cake for the elephants and watch them feast on it. More info at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-serenity
Forever in the hearts of the Thai people.
We humbly remember with deepest gratitude the royal grace and benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
With the utmost respect and loyalty,
Asian Elephant Project offers our heartfelt condolences.
24/10/2025
We are excited to share the wonderful news that Mo Soe Bey (formerly Monalo) has now been rescued and will spend the rest of her life in a safe, caring, and peaceful home at Karen Elephant Home.
Recently, project owner Krieng Krai and Kim, a devoted friend to many elephants, held a traditional Karen ceremony where Monalo was invited to choose her new name. She chose Mo Soe Bey — meaning “Mother (or Maiden) of Freedom” in the Karen language.
Thank you to the team at Karen Elephant Home, Karen Elephant Connections, and everyone who supported the rescue of beautiful Mo Soe Bey. 🙏❤️🐘
22/10/2025
Sri Jan’s Jungle Spa Day! 🌞🐘
Senior elephant Sri Jan knows exactly how to treat herself! On a bright sunny day, she loves rubbing her body against a tree — a jungle-style massage that scratches those hard-to-reach itches, removes pesky parasites, and keeps her skin feeling fresh and healthy. 🌿💛
Spend a memorable day getting to know the beautiful elephants at Majestic Elephant Project, ending the day with an exciting whitewater rafting adventure. Book your visit .asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
20/10/2025
Kham Ming a beautiful, spirited young elephant, plays in the shallows of the river, using her head and trunk to break away mud from the riverbank and toss it over her back, while her mother, Kham Mee, relaxes nearby. This ritual is more than just play — the mineral-rich mud protects their sensitive skin from the sun and from insects, which are common during the rainy season.
It’s heartwarming to see how happy these elephants are, and to know that Ming and her mum will remain together at Elephant Sanctuary Laos for the rest of their lives.
Film by Elephant Sanctuary Laos
18/10/2025
The elephants at Karen Elephant Serenity look so happy enjoying a delicious fruit cake created in celebration of Kevin’s birthday. Thanks to our kind-hearted supporter Kim for giving the elephants this fruit feast, for visiting Karen Elephant Serenity recently, and for always supporting these beautiful elephants.
Visitors to Karen Elephant Serenity can now choose between bamboo rafting down the Mae Wang River or making a fruit cake for the elephants in the afternoon. Support the elephants by booking your visit @ www.asianelephantprojects.com/karen-elephant-serenity
16/10/2025
While exploring the forest with her mum, Luna came across a decaying log that was too tempting to ignore. Like many young elephants, she turned it into her personal toy — pushing, kicking, and rolling it with a sense of playfulness. By wrestling with branches and logs, calves build strength, coordination, and flexibility while mastering the intricate use of their remarkable trunks. 🌿🐘
Join the one-week or half-week programs at Journey to Freedom to meet Luna and the rest of the herd living in their jungle habitat. As a volunteer, you will help prepare food and care for the herd, making a real difference in the lives of the elephants while also supporting the local Karen community. For more info visit: www.asianelephantprojects.com/journey-to-freedom
Thanks to Trunks Up for supporting Luna and the rest of the herd at Journey to Freedom through their foster program @ https://trunksup.org/foster
14/10/2025
Looking perfectly at home in the peaceful bamboo grove, Sri Jan plucks prized young bamboo shoots from the earth and munches on them contentedly.
Watching elephants in the river and jungle—simply being themselves—is a truly beautiful experience. At Majestic Elephant Project, you can walk alongside elephants on jungle trails, learn to cook Pad Thai, and end your day with a whitewater rafting adventure down the Mae Taeng River. Book your visit at: www.asianelephantprojects.com/majestic-elephant-project
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Asian Elephant Projects
Asian Elephant Projects was created out of a desire to improve the living conditions for Asian elephants involved in the tourist industry. We are dedicated to helping small, independent elephant tourism operators transition to ethical and sustainable programs which provide a better life for their elephants. By joining these projects, elephant owners agree to adhere to a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to ensure the welfare of the elephants in their care. In return, we provide knowledge and resources in support of these projects so that they generate a reliable income for elephant owners and benefit local communities.
We offer a range of ethical elephant tours in Thailand as well as in Cambodia. Guests join a small group for an unforgettable, intimate adventure observing elephants in beautiful natural surroundings. Watch elephants play, socialize, and forage in the jungle. The activities offered are sympathetic to natural elephant behavior - feed the elephants, walk with them in nature, bathe them, and watch them play in the mud. Our projects provide a home for elephants where they are well cared for and freed from an arduous life of elephant riding, performing tricks, and other unnatural behavior. Over 25 independent ‘Saddle Off’ projects are now providing a better life for these gentle giants.
The geographical locations of the projects include jungles, mountains and plains that change throughout the seasons. Available tours vary from challenging mountain jungle treks on foot with the elephants with white water rafting, to picturesque walks with the elephants at a comfortable pace, stopping along the way to watch the elephants forage on native plants.
Most of the projects offered have herds of 3 to 7 elephants, and limit guest numbers to 3 or 4 people per elephant. This helps to create a non-stressful environment for the elephants as well as a more intimate experience for our guests. The owners and staff at our projects share a commitment to the well-being of the elephants and to providing visitors with a safe and memorable experience.
We offer full day and half day tours as well as projects where visitors can volunteer for a week or more. Tours include local transportation, meals, qualified English-speaking guides, and rafting where available.
By joining our projects you are helping to create a demand for elephant tours that take into account the quality of the lives of the elephants and are based on compassion and empathy. To observe elephants doing what comes naturally, without fear of punishment, is an amazing experience.
Elephants are intelligent, highly social animals, and like us, experience a wide range of emotions. They deserve our respect, care, and appreciation of their right to live free of unnecessary suffering. Over 80 elephants are now enjoying a life worth living thanks to responsible, kind-hearted travelers choosing Asian Elephant Projects. Your support is essential to making this evolution in elephant tourism sustainable. Visit our website and book one of our ‘Saddle Off’ projects today to discover the amazing world of elephants.
