Samui Elephant Sanctuary

We are proud to be the first elephant sanctuary established on Koh Samui in Southern Thailand. Thanks to the kind support of our guests, we have since opened a second sanctuary on the island so that more rescued elephants can live with dignity and respect.

Both sanctuaries are set on forested land, offering a safe retirement home for elephants who have worked exhausting hours in the logging and tourism industries.

Feed the elephants, walk with them, and observe these gentle giants as they roam, socialise, bathe, play in the mud, and enjoy the peaceful life that they deserve.

Join our morning or afternoon program, knowing that you are supporting ethical elephant tourism and helping to improve the lives of Thai elephants.

The first ethical elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui, Southern Thailand

Our concept of elephant care and welfare is inspired and supported by Lek Chailert, world renowned elephant conservationist, founder of Save Elephant Foundation and world famous Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai.  Lek is at the forefront of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand and throughout Asia, which is seeing a growing demand for elephant camps to transition from elephant riding to a sanctuary model as promoted by  Save Elephant Foundation & Asian Elephant Projects Saddle Off programs.

​We offer tours that provide insights into the nature and importance of these majestic giants, with a unique opportunity to feed elephants, walk with them, and observe them as they forage, socialise, and play in their fabulous purpose built pool.

​The elephants in our care have previously endured a hard life working long hours for tourist's entertainment or in the logging industry; a stark contrast to the dignified, peaceful lives they now enjoy. The goal of Samui Elephant Sanctuary is to provide a happy home in nature for the herd where they are free to express their natural instincts and receive the care and respect they deserve.

​We are now delighted to be able to  offer visitors the choice of two elephant sanctuary locations – Samui Elephant Sanctuary (Bophut)  – our first sanctuary and Samui Elephant Sanctuary (Chaweng Noi).

​New Samui Elephant Sanctuary Location – Chaweng Noi

In January 2020, we opened our second sanctuary in Chaweng Noi, exactly 2 years after we opened the first ethical sanctuary on Koh Samui.

Being able to acquire more land has afforded us the opportunity to rescue more elephants so that they can live out the rest of their days with dignity and respect. The new sanctuary will be the first on Koh Samui with an elephant clinic providing specialist treatment for our gentle giants.

All of this would not have been possible without the overwhelming support we have received from visitors over the past two years. We are eternally grateful for your help.