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    The Park rescues elephants from abusive environments and provides a safe home where they can roam freely, interact naturally, and form family groups, just like they would in the wild. Mae Dow is the elephant on the left and has a deformed back and broken hip through forced breeding. She has been adopted by Mae Lan Na (elephant on the right), and they are now one of many family groups at the park. They are fast friends, and do everything together. by: toomanyllamas Views[992] The majority of Thailand's elephants work in the tourism industry. The Park educates tourists regarding the inhumane treatment of elephants and other animals in the tourist industry, so that tourists can understand and make informed choices when taking part in any activities involving animals. By practising responsible tourism, we can help to change Thai attitudes towards their elephants and ensure a better life for working elephants. by: toomanyllamas Views[907] The Park aims to be a safe refuge for any animal in need, not just elephants. They have over 70 dogs, 40 cats, buffalos, cows, pigs, and birds under their care. They try, as far as possible, to rehabilitate animals and return them to an appropriate habitat. The dogs and cats are able to roam freely around the park, and the dogs can often be seen around the elephant enclosures. by: toomanyllamas Views[826] In Thailand, the traditional way of training elephants to obey mahoots involves breaking the elephant's spirit by forcing it into a small cage and then repeatedly hitting and piercing it with sharp spikes. The elephant learns to respond to pain, and mahoots use a stick with a curved spike on the end to control trained elephants. The Park is trying to change this mindset. They train mahoots to treat their charges with love and respect, and teach them to use positive reinforcement to control the elephants in their care. There is a very strong bond that exists between a mahoot at the Park and his elephant. by: toomanyllamas Views[2268] The Park is a perfect place for tourists and visitors to have the experience with elephants that they want, but do so in the elephant's natural environment. Visitors can prepare food and feed the elephants, as well as bathe them at the river. by: toomanyllamas Views[824]
     
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    My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

    Monday, 18 Oct 2010 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    My 5 photos were taken in September 2010 at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, where I volunteered for a week. The Park is a conservation project with the aim of saving the Asian elephant from extinction, providing a rescue centre and sanctuary for ... Read more >
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    Photos: Elephant Nature Park 2 - Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery


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    Photos: Elephant Nature Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

    We spent a week volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park. It was such a wonderful experience, one to be repeated over and over!
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