Our Elephants

Mali is one of the youngest and most spirited elephants in our sanctuary, bringing a sense of joy and curiosity to everyone who meets her. Like many young elephants in Thailand, Mali faced challenges early in life. She was separated from her mother at a very young age, leaving her without the guidance, comfort, and protection that young calves rely on. Without a stable family herd, Mali was vulnerable to being pushed into the tourism industry long before she was physically or emotionally ready. Since arriving at Elephant Rescue Park, Mali has blossomed into a confident and playful young female

Kham Soi is one of the most senior and dignified elephants in our sanctuary, carrying six decades of life experience marked by both hardship and extraordinary resilience. Before her rescue, she spent many years working in physically demanding environments, where long hours, heavy labour, and limited rest took a toll on her aging body. Like many older elephants in Thailand, she endured years of strain without the proper care, nutrition, or freedom that every elephant deserves. Since arriving at Elephant Rescue Park, Kham Soi has finally been given the peace and respect she earned through a lifetime of endurance.

Jeab was a gentle and resilient female elephant whose life reflected both hardship and remarkable courage. Before her rescue, she spent many years in the riding tourism industry, where she carried heavy saddles and transported visitors on long, repetitive treks. The physical strain of this work left her vulnerable to injury, and by the time she arrived at Elephant Rescue Park on December 25, 2015, she was in urgent need of medical care. Our team welcomed her with compassion and provided treatment free of charge, hoping to give her the comfort and healing she deserved. On June 4, 2016, Jeab was transferred to a veterinary hospital for specialised treatment after suffering a severe leg fracture. She became the first elephant to undergo an innovative foot‑splint technique designed to support fracture healing — a testament to her strength and the dedication of the veterinary teams working to save her. Despite every effort, Jeab’s condition worsened, and she passed away on June 14, 2016.

Mo Pho is a gentle and intelligent female elephant whose life reflects both resilience and quiet strength. For many years, she worked in the tourism industry, where she was expected to carry heavy saddles and transport visitors on long, repetitive treks. The physical demands of this work, combined with limited rest and restricted freedom, left her with joint discomfort and visible signs of fatigue. Like many elephants used for riding, Mo Pho had little opportunity to form natural social bonds or explore her surroundings at her own pace. Since being rescued and brought to Elephant Rescue Park, Mo Pho has finally been given the chance to live with dignity and peace

For many years, she worked in the tourism industry, carrying heavy saddles and transporting visitors on long, exhausting treks. Like many elephants used for riding, Mae Noi endured repetitive labour, limited rest, and little opportunity to express her natural behaviours. The physical strain of these years left her with lasting discomfort, and the emotional toll of separation from her family was equally profound. Since being rescued and brought to Elephant Rescue Park, Mae Noi has finally found the peace and dignity she always deserved.

Taken from his mother at a very young age, he spent his early years in a trekking camp where he was used for tourist rides. Like many juvenile elephants in the tourism industry, he endured long working hours, limited rest, and little opportunity to behave naturally or form healthy social bonds. Since being rescued and brought to Elephant Rescue Park, Nam Choke has blossomed into a confident, curious young bull.