Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai

One of the best elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai,  Elephant Jungle Sanctuary serves as a home to elephants rehabilitated from the logging and tourism industry of Thailand. The tour allows visitors to intract with elephants, feeding,mud- bathing and playing with them.  Elephants in the sanctuary are generally firendly, but it is important to follow instructions as their activities not restricted.
Timings: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

One of the largest elephant relief camps in the city, Maesa Elephant Camp is a conservative which houses elderly, baby and rescued elephants. They strive towards providing full comfort to them, tending to their dietary and healthcare needs. Visitors can enjoy several talent shows and skills performed by the elephants, among which painting and football are the most popular.
Timings: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Founded in 1976, the Thai Elephant Care Centre serves as the last home for elderly elephants before they pass away. Staff and visitors devote their time to caring and bonding with old elephants, helping them in their daily routines of bathing, feeding and healthcare. Feeding and bathing the elephants are popular activities in this elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai.
Timings: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Baan Chang Elephant Park is a conservative elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, dedicated to the care and well-being of Asian elephants. They offer programs which offer guidance for proper communication, feeding, bathing and riding of elephants. Their mahout training sessions are useful in understanding the needs of young and old elephants.
Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Started in 2014, Elephant Retirement Park is a home to elephants, especially ones which are old and retired. It offers a safe haven for elephants rescued from captivity in labour or entertainment. There are opportunities for visitors to bathe, feed, give herbal treatments to, and gain deep knowledge about the elephants. Food is included in the packages.
Timings: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Ran-Tong Elephant Sanctuary is dedicated to the protection and conservation of abused Asian Elephants in Thailand.Full Day and Half-Day Program, and overnight stay at the centre (2 Day/1 Night) are available. Activities include feeding the elephants,  mud spa and a Thai herbal massage,and traditional Thai dinner cooking lessons at night.
Timings: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM