Samui Elephant Haven, Koh Samui’s leading ethical elephant sanctuary, has blossomed into a tranquil refuge for 12 rescued elephants from demanding industries across Thailand. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our team, mahouts, and volunteers, we’ve managed to sustain our elephants by implementing innovative strategies like harvesting banana trees and launching community farms with the support of local hotels for a greener future.
As we embrace a brighter future, Samui Elephant Haven is excited to invite individuals and small groups for a distinctive experience. Our founder, Maew Suriya, offers guests the unique opportunity to engage directly by preparing nutritious rice balls to feed our beloved herd. This initiative supports our sanctuary’s mission and fosters a deeper connection between visitors and our herd of hungry girls, enriching their well-being in a meaningful and memorable manner.
The delicious rice balls are made of rice, bran, pumpkin and turmeric and can also contain vitamin supplements or medicine. The balls are a great source of protein and are particularly good for baby and elderly elephants as they are easy to eat and digest; their lack of teeth can make it challenging to chew leaves, roots and trees resulting in gastral problems. They are also a great way of tempting elephants to eat their medication if they are sick.
Every day, there will be two fun sessions where children and adults alike can attend a short class and make tasty and nutritious food for the elephants, learn about elephant behaviour and feed the two nannies Sudarat and Sri Nin, the girls Kwan Samui, Moloair and Nong Pech and mum and baby Somboon and Haven.
Each day there are two sessions:
10.00 to 10.45 15:00 to 15:45
Tiny ones under 4 years old – Free Little ones 4 – 11 years old – THB500 Big ones 12 years and over – THB1000
FOR SECURITY PURPOSES AND TO PREVENT FRAUD WE WILL NEVER ASK YOU FOR AN ONLINE PAYMENT OR A DEPOSIT. PLEASE PAY IN CASH (THAI BAHT) ON YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE HAVEN. THANK YOU.
