点评:I was sure that I had already written a review for here but it seems not! We visited in December 2021 which only feels like a few months ago. We think and talk of this place so often, the memories will be etched in our minds forever. These majestic creatures are so beautiful and intelligent and need to be protected.
If you choose this place - please see my photos. I have a picture of some medicine for one of the elephants (Boon Ma). They struggle to get the medicine in Thailand as it is sold in Costco. I took two packets and they were so incredibly grateful. If you are able to, please consider purchasing before your holiday to take with you.
Prior to our visit, we conducted thorough research to ensure we supported an ethical elephant rescue sanctuary. We vehemently oppose the mistreatment of animals, whether in circuses, as riding animals, or in exploitative petting zoos. We scrutinised various options before settling on this retreat.
Before our visit, I delved into their rescue claims, aware of the unfortunate prevalence of pseudo-sanctuaries. I reached out via email seeking clarification on their rescue efforts. While the response was stern, it conveyed a passionate commitment from Mr. Kid's team, emphasising his life's dedication to rescuing these magnificent creatures. I found the response somewhat brusque but passionate; if anything I thought it would be good that potential customers were doing their due diligence given the crooks out there. Anyway after reading the many reviews we booked.
Our day with Mr. Kid and his exceptional team was nothing short of magical. The adventure commenced with a visit to the elephant poo park, an intriguing experience. Seeing the creative use of elephant dung was both educational and amusing; we even picked up some elephant-shaped Christmas baubles!
Next, we gathered for a captivating lecture by Mr Kid on the park's history and the stories of the resident elephants. The passion Mr Kid has made it engaging and emotional.
Decked out in traditional mahout overalls and wellies, we were ready to embark on our journey.Our first task was to craft medicine balls and gather sugar cane, essential for the elephants' well-being. Each step of the process was imbued with meaning as we learned about the elephants' individual histories and personalities, fostering a deep connection with these majestic creatures.
Feeding time was a joyous occasion, we were filled with awe as we interacted with the elephants up close. They are just amazing to watch - it was really an emotional experience for us as animal lovers. After feeding time, we went for a walk alongside them which allowed us to further appreciate their grace and intelligence.
The day ended with us bathing and scrubbing the elephants, which was wonderful experience. The tactile sensation of caring for these gentle giants left a mark on us.
Overall an absolutely magical day which I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you Mr Kid and your team for rescuing and caring for these wonderful creatures.
翻译:我确信我已经为这里写过评论,但似乎没有!我们在 2021 年 12 月访问过,感觉就像几个月前一样。我们经常想到和谈论这个地方,这些记忆将永远铭刻在我们的脑海中。这些雄伟的生物是如此美丽和聪明,需要受到保护。
如果您选择这个地方 - 请看我的照片。我有一张给其中一头大象(Boon Ma)的药的照片。他们很难在泰国买到这种药,因为它在 Costco 有售。我拿了两包,他们非常感激。如果您可以,请考虑在假期前购买随身携带。
在我们访问之前,我们进行了彻底的研究,以确保我们支持合乎道德的大象救援保护区。我们强烈反对虐待动物,无论是在马戏团、骑乘动物还是在剥削性的宠物动物园。在决定这个度假胜地之前,我们仔细研究了各种选择。
在我们访问之前,我深入研究了他们的救援要求,意识到伪保护区的普遍存在。我通过电子邮件联系他们,寻求澄清他们的救援工作。虽然回复很严厉,但它传达了 Kid 先生团队的热情承诺,强调了他一生致力于拯救这些壮丽生物的决心。我觉得这个回复有些唐突,但充满热情;如果有什么不同的话,我认为潜在客户在面对骗子时尽职尽责是件好事。无论如何,在阅读了许多评论后,我们预订了。
我们与 Kid 先生及其杰出团队一起度过的一天简直是神奇的。冒险从参观大象粪便公园开始,这是一次有趣的体验。看到大象粪便的创造性使用既有教育意义又很有趣;我们甚至买了一些大象形状的圣诞饰品!
接下来,我们聚在一起听 Kid 先生关于公园历史和当地大象故事的精彩讲座。Kid 先生的热情让讲座引人入胜且感人肺腑。
穿上传统的驯象师工作服和雨靴,我们准备踏上旅程。我们的首要任务是制作健身球和收集甘蔗,这对大象的健康至关重要。这个过程的每一步都充满意义,因为我们了解了大象的个人历史和个性,与这些雄伟的生物建立了深厚的联系。
喂食时间是一个欢乐的时刻,当我们近距离与大象互动时,我们充满了敬畏。它们看起来真是太神奇了——对于我们这些动物爱好者来说,这真的是一次情感体验。喂食时间过后,我们和它们一起散步,这让我们进一步欣赏它们的优雅和智慧。
一天结束时,我们给大象洗澡和擦洗,这是一次美妙的体验。照顾这些温柔的巨人的触觉给我们留下了深刻的印象。
总的来说,这是一个绝对神奇的一天,我强烈推荐给任何人。感谢 Kid 先生和你的团队拯救和照顾这些奇妙的生物。