The 6 Elephant Sanctuaries in Pattaya Worth Setting An Alarm For

1.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 441 reviews · 3 hours - 450 minutes · from $57Our pick

Spend time with rescued elephants at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi, about 45 minutes from Pattaya. Guides such as Lulu, Mod, Adam, and Tuck explain each elephant’s story while you feed them, walk beside them, and watch them bathe. The visit includes traditional Mo Hom clothing, Pad Thai, hotel transfers, and no riding or performances.

“I loved getting to see the elephants up close and personal. “Sexy Man” our guide, was hilarious and knowledgeable and made for a wonderful experience. Would book again!”

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2.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $28Best value

Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya in Chonburi for a guided feeding session with rescued elephants. Choose a time slot, hear about elephant behavior and welfare, take photos, and enjoy a soft drink afterward. Guide Tim has earned praise for his clear explanations, though meeting points and transport depend on the option you book.

“Highly recommend. Well organized event, everything was on schedule. The staff is very friendly and the guide showing us the elephants in the sanctuary was well versed. The group was small and there was plenty of time to say hello to all the elephants on close proximity. The tour is short enough to enjoy the experience with smaller children as well. A very nice way to spend a few hours while supporting a good cause of saving the elephants from hard labor.”

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3.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Morning Program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $94Top rated

Spend three hours at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya Camp 1, where you learn about elephant care, feed the animals, help with mud and water bathing, and watch elephant-paper making. Round-trip pickup from Pattaya and Jomtien, drinks, snacks, lunch, showers, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“It was amazing! From the pick up to the actual experience everyone was fantastic. Highly recommended!”

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4.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Bangkok and Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $55

Spend about three hours with rescued elephants at a 100-rai sanctuary near Chonburi. Feed them, walk beside them, and learn their stories from English-speaking guides such as Lulu, known as Crazy Man or Sexy Man. Transport, food for the elephants, lunch, water, and insurance are included.

“This was a wonderful experience. The sanctuary is set in the middle of a coconut plantation. The elephants are rescued from circuses and ride operations. They are well taken care of. The guides and caretakers do an amazing job on the tour.”

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5.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience near Bangkok & Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $55

Travel from Bangkok or Pattaya to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, where guides such as Lulu introduce you to the resident elephants. Wear a traditional Mo Hom shirt, feed and walk beside the animals, help splash water over them, and hike to a 180-degree viewpoint. Hotel pickup is available, but allow several hours for traffic.

“The sanctuary was great--very informative and lots of time to interact with the elephants! The ride from Bangkok was minimalist though with no guide and a driver who could barely communicate with us. Lunch was filling, but the gift shop was minimalist. Still, worth it for the elephants and the guides onsite! Unforgettable!”

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6.Ethical Elephant Watching Tour From Bangkok & Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $115

Travel by hotel pickup to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Pattaya for a close, guided look at elephant care. You’ll learn each elephant’s background and behavior, help prepare natural supplements, feed and spend time with the animals, then eat Pad Thai and fresh fruit. Bangkok pickup is private, while Pattaya transport is shared.

“This was a 5 star experience, but could only give it 4 stars due to inconsistent pick up time. We booked and paid for a 9:00 am pick up. Along the way, the confirmation changed to 10:00 am pick up (no big deal). But maybe less than 24 hoRead more”

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