Programs · Elephants

Ethical elephant volunteer programs

Observation-led sanctuary work in Thailand. No riding, no bathing, no performances, no hooks.

2 programs

Animal Welfare & Conservation

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Support a sanctuary caring for elephants displaced, abused or removed from unsuitable working conditions.

Animal Welfare & Conservation

Phetchaburi, Thailand

Support a southern-Thailand refuge for domesticated elephants rescued from street work, logging and exploitation.

Days are built around food preparation, habitat and enclosure maintenance, and structured observation of herd behaviour from a safe distance.

Any venue offering rides or bathing fails our Wildlife Code and is not listed here.

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