Pattaya Elephant Village
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Bazzer131
Charente, France81 contributions
Mar 2023
I thought it was a sanctuary for elephants but I was very disappointed.
3 elephants not looking happy, 2 with chains on their legs. And set up for paid elephant rides, photos with tourists for money.
Apart from that 3 parrots, goats, sheep, snake but looked very neglected.
Small cafe for drinks.
A show, ladyboys dancing but not in any coordination, poor singing, most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen.
3 elephants not looking happy, 2 with chains on their legs. And set up for paid elephant rides, photos with tourists for money.
Apart from that 3 parrots, goats, sheep, snake but looked very neglected.
Small cafe for drinks.
A show, ladyboys dancing but not in any coordination, poor singing, most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen.
Written 17 March 2023
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Jovita S
Singapore68 contributions
Mar 2023
To say this place is hell on earth would be an understatement. The pictures of these elephants alone speak more than enough words. The blatant use of elephants for riding, shows, bathing, and so on for tourists is absolutely horrific. Please educate yourself on the ethics (or, definitive, lack thereof) in elephant riding and shows.
What's even more sickening is the advertising of "rescued" elephants from forced labor in oil plantations and so on, knowing that their current living conditions are very much forced labor with immense abuse.
What's even more sickening is the advertising of "rescued" elephants from forced labor in oil plantations and so on, knowing that their current living conditions are very much forced labor with immense abuse.
Written 3 March 2023
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Queennmumma
Poole, UK50 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
This is a must!!
Such an amazing day out
The children and adults alike all loved it here
We got to hand feed animals fruit and vegetables
Which was an amazing experience
Being so close to elephants was mind blowing, we fed them and they were so gentle
The food and drink in the cafe was delicious too
Such an amazing day out
The children and adults alike all loved it here
We got to hand feed animals fruit and vegetables
Which was an amazing experience
Being so close to elephants was mind blowing, we fed them and they were so gentle
The food and drink in the cafe was delicious too
Written 25 February 2023
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Yung Cash
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Animal concentration camp. Elephants hit with sharp sticks and chained up. Don’t support this establishment.
Written 19 November 2022
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S. Ishfaq
Islamabad, Pakistan6 contributions
Sep 2020
The Elephant and cultural shows were superb. The price of entrance ticket for foreigners was high than for the nationals.
Written 14 August 2021
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N. Preston
4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Horrible experience, saw Elephants feet chained together after being beaten with sticks so tourists can ride them.
Written 10 June 2021
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Sarah
2 contributions
Jul 2020
This place was awful! They hurt the elephants and use their pain as a way to guide them and make them do what they want. This is not a sanctuary, but a for profit monstrosity.
Written 13 February 2021
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Neil
Beckenham, UK434 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Elephants are chained and beaten to perform tricks, this is not a sanctuary but a circus, by going you are just promoting and encouraging cruelty to elephants
Written 3 March 2020
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Ercan A
Kyrenia, Cyprus12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Super entertaining event. İ have enjoyed the elephant safari. Specially when the attendant stepped down anda let me gide on my own was stunning.
Written 12 February 2020
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Al-Murray2612
Cardiff, UK117 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Did this experience as part of a holiday excursion off a cruise ship, thought it was going to be a bit Corney after the stage show, but very interactive had some photos done that weren’t over expensive. A worthwhile trip & experience 45mins from laem chanbang, port.
Elephant rides included, and pics of various animals don,t go if you are looking for an ethical trip.
Elephant rides included, and pics of various animals don,t go if you are looking for an ethical trip.
Written 29 January 2020
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ぞう意外の動物は何がいますか?
Tomo K
Tokyo, Japan42 contributions
蛇、ヤギ、羊、猿、鳥類、魚、牛と犬は居ましたよ。
象とヤギとチャボ?は触れます。
ショーでは、象の他、羊やきれいな鳥や大蛇等の小動物も出演します。出演するだけですが。
angelmarie2018
Pattaya, Thailand
How much the entrance please thank you
Оля л
Ukraine35 contributions
Elephant trecking 30 minutes 799 baht
1 hour 1150 baht
all rates you can see at web site Online Pattaya
dianeamite
herts8 contributions
I would like to ask why this is still being shown on TripAdvisor when it is widely accepted Riding elephants is cruel. The person who said it was great and the elephants are well looked after obviously didn’t notice the sharp hook in the mahouts hand - a clue. Google Breaking the Spirit to see what these lovely animals go through so you can sit on them. TripAdvisor disgusted with you!
dianeamite
herts8 contributions
Thanks for your answer. The Elephant Nature Park is a lovely sanctuary where you work alongside the Ellies and observe them but they are never ridden. They are almost all rescued from various places. The trouble is every elephant that gives rides or is in shows may not look badly treated to you but would have gone through Breaking the Spirit which is an horrendously cruel act. People are learning, Thai and tourists but it has a long way to go but unless this cruelty is pointed out no one will learn. I myself did not realise about this cruel act until visiting ENP which shows a film on this Breaking the Spirit to show the problems it causes then focuses on the lucky ones at the sanctuary and the inroads being made. It is run by an amazing Thai lady called Lek and is the way the tourism should be going.
Victoria A
England, UK69 contributions
is it a clean environment? I can't stand dirt or animal abuse
KommandantTampa
Brooksville, FL115 contributions
I did not see the dirt and the abuse some people have reported here. This whole operation is small and it looks more like a family's occupation rather than a large organization. When we were there, the elephants were congregating together in a wooded area and they did not look abused. I am no zoo keeper, but this organization looked good to me. I would never actively hurt one of these animals and I would not ride around on an animal that looked afraid or abused. Once again, I am not an expert.
Samantha22Lichfield
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK313 contributions
Why is this place advertising as a sanctuary when they are clearly an animal entertainment venue? The definition of a sanctuary is a place of refuge or rest, a place where you can feel at peace and restful. I would like to ask how elephant riding, tug of war, basket ball, talent shows etc are peaceful and restful? Elephants are some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals. They are also among the most abused when forced to entertain the public by “giving” rides and forced to do other unnatural and painful acts.
Travel companies around the world profit from some of the cruellest types of wildlife tourist attractions on earth. Whether it is riding elephants, taking selfies with tigers, or performing dolphin shows, these activities can cause lifelong suffering for wild animals.
Riding elephants.
In order to make elephants submit to elephant rides and other human interactions, they are taken from their mothers when babies and forced through a horrific training process known as ‘the crush’. It involves physical restraints, inflicting severe pain and withholding food and water. By the time tourist come to ride an elephant, it may look at peace, but this is because it’s spirit has been broken. The bullhook used permanently reminds the animal of human dominance.
The cruelty does not end after the crush. When not performing or used for rides most elephants are kept on chains, unable to socially interact with one another. This is hugely damaging to their physical and psychological wellbeing. Elephants are meant to roam with their families over vast distances, captive elephants are typically kept tightly chained and separated from their friends and loved ones.
Up to 550,000 wild animals are currently enduring lifetimes of suffering at tourist entertainment venues globally. Tourists should be given the opportunity to enjoy the animals in their natural habitats not only to prevent animal suffering but to protect wildlife. Animals are not entertainers.
Lookingforthegood
Greater London, UK302 contributions
I think you have answered your questions.
This is not a sanctuary. Just a money making racket for the greedy brutal local Thais.
Spread the word, which is: stay away.
Stephen
New York City, NY11 contributions
Anyone know if they have any issue with you bringing your own GoPro?
yes you can bring. i did
bobtheturn
Sutton Scotney, UK128 contributions
what is the cost of a ticket to this attraction ?
Ohwise1
Destin, FL34 contributions
About 15 American dollars
PATTAYA ELEPHANT VILLAGE - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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