点评:We visited Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve today as a group of five adults from the UK, and it was genuinely one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of our trip to Thailand.
We were picked up on time from our hotel and driven to the sanctuary with no issues.
From the moment we arrived, it was clear this sanctuary operates with a truly ethical approach. There’s no riding, no forced bathing, no un-natural interactions—just a deep respect for the elephants and their wellbeing. Seeing them roaming freely in such a natural environment with experienced handlers was both humbling and reassuring, especially after hearing so much about the darker side of elephant tourism.
A huge highlight of our visit was our tour guide, whose depth of knowledge was exceptional. He didn’t just explain what we were seeing— he shared detailed insights into each elephant’s history, behaviour, and the wider issues surrounding elephant conservation in Thailand. It really added context and made the experience far more impactful.
We especially loved getting hands-on by preparing food and making vitamin balls for the elephants. It was a simple activity, but incredibly enjoyable and felt like a genuine contribution to their care.
The food that was included in the ticket was also delicious.
If you’re planning to visit an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, please take the time to research carefully. Not all sanctuaries are created equal, and places like this—where animal welfare clearly comes first—deserve your support. Myself and all of our friends left feeling like we had contributed something back to the day, and was definitely a highlight of our trip to Phuket.
An unforgettable half-day experience that we’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Phuket.
翻译:今天,我们一行五位来自英国的成年人参观了普吉岛大象自然保护区,这绝对是我们泰国之旅中最难忘、最有意义的体验之一。
我们准时从酒店出发,一路顺利地抵达保护区。
从我们抵达的那一刻起,就明显感受到这个保护区秉持着真正的伦理理念。这里没有骑乘,没有强迫洗澡,也没有任何不自然的互动——只有对大象及其福祉的深深尊重。看到它们在如此自然的环境中自由漫步,由经验丰富的驯象员照料,这让我们既感到敬畏又感到安心,尤其是在听说了那么多关于大象旅游业阴暗面的报道之后。
此次参观的一大亮点是我们的导游,他知识渊博,令人叹服。他不仅讲解我们看到的景象,还详细地介绍了每头大象的历史、习性以及泰国大象保护面临的更广泛问题。这极大地丰富了我们的体验,使其更具意义。
我们尤其喜欢亲自动手准备食物和制作维他命球喂大象。这虽然是个简单的活动,却乐趣无穷,让我们感觉自己真切地为它们的照料贡献了一份力量。
门票包含的食物也十分美味。
如果您计划参观泰国的大象保护区,请务必花时间仔细研究。并非所有保护区都一样,而像这样将动物福利放在首位的机构更值得您的支持。我和所有朋友都觉得我们为这一天做出了贡献,这绝对是我们普吉岛之旅的一大亮点。
这是一次令人难忘的半日体验,我们强烈推荐给所有来普吉岛的游客。