THAN-TAWAN

Rescued on 14 December 2023

Meet Than-Tawan, a brave 70-year-old elephant with a story of strength and resilience. Originally from the Surin province, she faced challenges after being sold to one of Phuket’s largest riding camps in 2015. However, on December 14, 2023, we rescued her, offering a new beginning at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.

Mali

Rescued on 20 April 2023

Meet Mali, a resilient elephant in her 40s whose incredible journey led her from the challenges of the logging and tourism industries to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.

DAW-REUNG

Rescued on 29 June 2023

Passed away 18 October 2023

Daw-Reung, a beautiful female elephant in her sixties, had a remarkable journey, and her time at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary was unfortunately brief.

Chaba

Rescued 4 May 2023

Meet Chaba, a 46-year-old elephant whose journey has been as remarkable as her spirit.

JAO THONG

8 September 2022

Jao Thong is a 68-year-old tuskless bull, and our second male elephant rescue since Ampan’s arrival in May 2022.

AMPAN

12 May 2022

Shortly after Thailand’s post-Covid reopening and us having been able to welcome back tourists to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary,we were able to rescue Ampan, the first elephant bull to call PES his new home.

SRI NUAL

Rescued 28 May 2020

Sri Nual is 44 years old and grew up working in the tourism industry here in Phuket. In 2017 she was initially rescued by a smaller sanctuary on the island, but during Covid-19 the sanctuary decided to close and we had an opportunity to adopt Sri Nual. She arrived together with Dee Lerd, who previously lived at the same park.

DEE LERD

Rescued 28 May 2020

Passed away 2 April 2023

Dee Lerd is 61 years old and had a hard life. She worked in the logging industry in Southern Thailand until 2017 and has a broken ankle on her left front leg as well as several scars to show for it.

VANDA

Rescued 12 December 2019

Vanda, previously known as Somboon was born in the Nakhon Si Thammarat province of Southern Thailand

FAH MUI

Rescued 4 APRIL 2019

Fah Mui is the Thai name of a very rare, blue-purple coloured Vanda Orchid. A fitting name for Fah Mui as we travelled 900 kilometers to find her in the bustling city of Pattaya in April, 2019.

CATTLEYA

Rescued 22 NOVEMBER 2018

In October 2018, Cattleya’s previous owner contacted our mahout Benz, expressing his concerns for the well-being of his elephant.

SAI TONG

Rescued 19 APRIL 2018

Passed Away 14 January 2022

Sai Tong’s journey to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary started with a message from a visitor who spotted the poor elephant in February 2018, tied to a tree in the blistering heat.

SROY FAH

Rescued 8 FEBRUARY 2018

Named after the fragrant purple-blue flower, Sroy Fah (previously known as Tangmo) was rescued on Thursday, 8 February from a trekking camp in Phuket.

RICHY

Rescued 25 January 2018

Passed Away 22 September 2018

Richy was known as our “grandma” at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Originally from the Ranong province bordering Myanmar, she spent decades in the logging industry carrying logs as heave as her own body. the logging industry carrying logs as heave as her own body.

TONG KWAW

Rescued 15 December 2017

Tong Kwaw means beautiful orange flower in Thai. After more than 20 years of hauling and working in elephant riding camps, the 39-year-old elephant Tong Kwaw started her new life with us on December 15, 2017.

BAAN YEN

Rescued 14 December 2016

Passed Away 16 March 2017

Baan Yen was a very clever elephant, named after the 'Four o'clock' flower. After working in elephant camps for tourists for more than 20 years

JAN JAO

Rescued 30 August 2017

Aside from the moon in Thai, Jan Jao is also the name of our lovely 40 year-old elephant at the sanctuary.

GAEW TA

Rescued 8 December 2016

Passed Away 12 November 2021

Gaew Ta means “Darling”, and a darling she is! This polite, peaceful and beloved elephant is in her 50s and most notably, she is blind.

MADEE

Rescued 30 August 2016

Passed Away 26 March 2022

Madee is a true gentle giant. Peaceful and calm, she is 69 years of age and together with Kannika the first elephant to call Phuket Elephant Sanctuary home.

KANNIKA

Rescued 30 August 2016

A 36-year-old cheerful, playful & energetic girl who loves to eat and is friendly to everyone who gives her food.