Many people who visit Thailand are keen to have an experience with the country’s national animal, and there are many places throughout the country where you can do this. It can be an amazing experience and will be something you never forget when you get up close and personal with the elephants. When you want to visit an elephant nature park, Thailand has many options throughout the country, but you will need to do your homework to find somewhere that treats its animals ethically. Below are some tips to help you find the perfect place to visit to ensure you have a magical experience with elephants in Thailand.
Which Part Of Thailand Will You Visit?
You will need to look at the area of Thailand you will be visiting to start your search for a suitable elephant park to visit. Many parts of the country have elephants you can visit as they were once used as beasts of burden in the logging industry. Some popular areas of the country you can visit that have elephants include:
- Pattaya
- Koh Samui
- Phuket
- Krabi
- Chiang Mai
- Kanchanaburi
- Chiang Rai
Look at the areas of the country you will be visiting on holiday and then see what parks are close to the part of Thailand you will be in for your holiday.
Look At The Reputations Of The Elephant Parks
You will need to look at the reputation of the elephant parks before you book it, and there are various ways you can do this. You can use websites such as hotels.com ad TripAdvisor to see what previous visitors say about the parks and look at the reviews they leave. You can see whether they treat their animals ethically or not, and it will help you avoid the bad elephant parks. It can help ensure that you select a suitable park that treats their animals well, and does not get them to perform for the amusement of humans.
What To Expect From Your Visit?
Most of the elephant parks offer similar experiences, and there are usually different options available from which you can choose. You can select a half-day, full-day, or overnight experience, depending on what you want to do. Whatever option you choose you will get to spend lots of time with these beautiful animals and observe them in their family groups and watch them play. You can also feed the elephants and take them for a bath, scrubbing them with a brush which is something they love.
