Happy Elephant Home
Happy Elephant Home
5
عرض كامل
5.0
913 تعليق
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807
جيد جدًا
60
متوسط
14
سيئ
13
سيئ جدًا
19
Cassie W
مساهمة
الأصدقاء • نوفمبر 2023
Amazing time with the elephants and the staff who deeply care about them. Highly recommend, it was so fun.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 نوفمبر 2023
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Frederick O
المملكة المتحدةمساهمة
زوجان • أكتوبر 2023
There are many elephant sanctuaries - in my view this should rate right at the top. Apple and her team are totally dedicated to the health and well-being of the elephants with a future aim to educate people and improve the life of elephants wherever she can, not only to provide a sanctuary. Anyone thinking of going to a sanctuary I would definitely recommend this one! An unbelievable experience, with a really tasty lunch and snacks provided.
كُتب بتاريخ 28 أكتوبر 2023
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kate_r0se97
أوكلاند, نيوزيلندا7 مساهمات
زوجان • أكتوبر 2023
happy elephant home is truly one of the most peaceful & relaxing places I have ever visited. As soon as we arrived, I felt like I was in a little paradise.
our guide was kind and knowledgable and you could feel how much she loves these creatures. from what we could see the elephants here are respected, loved and well cared for.
We tossed up between this sanctuary and ENP, once we arrived however and saw ENP over the river we were glad of our choice. Although ENP has many many elephants, there were also many many people. Our tour had 7 people with 3 elephants - the one on one time with the elephants I wouldn’t change for the world.
The food provided for lunch was delicious and easy to eat - many of us went back for seconds!
if i were back in chiang mai i would return undoubtedly. thank you happy elephant home for making a dream come true. 🐘🐘🐘
our guide was kind and knowledgable and you could feel how much she loves these creatures. from what we could see the elephants here are respected, loved and well cared for.
We tossed up between this sanctuary and ENP, once we arrived however and saw ENP over the river we were glad of our choice. Although ENP has many many elephants, there were also many many people. Our tour had 7 people with 3 elephants - the one on one time with the elephants I wouldn’t change for the world.
The food provided for lunch was delicious and easy to eat - many of us went back for seconds!
if i were back in chiang mai i would return undoubtedly. thank you happy elephant home for making a dream come true. 🐘🐘🐘
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أكتوبر 2023
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Lori H
Gilbert, Arizona50 مساهمة
العائلة • أغسطس 2023
This was probably the best day I've ever had while traveling. The staff was so helpful and kind and truly treats the elephants like family. You can tell that they love them. It was an absolutely magical day.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 سبتمبر 2023
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Amelia
Richmond, أستراليا48 مساهمة
بمفردك • سبتمبر 2023
Fun experience with the elephants, was able to get up close with 3 elephants in the sanctuary.
Didn’t notice any malpractice with the elephants or anything unethical.
Did feel however that some other sanctuary’s are adopting a “hands-off” approach as humans feeding/touching/washing the elephants can cause then anxiety.
I enjoyed my time at Happy Elephant Home however this was overshadowed by these thoughts that we may be causing them distress by having tourists touch.
I think it’s a tough one to consider.
There are neighbouring sanctuaries that are adopting hands off approaches and I would encourage that you explore these options first.
Didn’t notice any malpractice with the elephants or anything unethical.
Did feel however that some other sanctuary’s are adopting a “hands-off” approach as humans feeding/touching/washing the elephants can cause then anxiety.
I enjoyed my time at Happy Elephant Home however this was overshadowed by these thoughts that we may be causing them distress by having tourists touch.
I think it’s a tough one to consider.
There are neighbouring sanctuaries that are adopting hands off approaches and I would encourage that you explore these options first.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 سبتمبر 2023
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Nadia D
أثينا, اليونان26 مساهمة
زوجان • أغسطس 2023
First they let us know the story of each of the 3 elephants they had rescued.
Spoiler alert they are sad stories 😔 but with a happy ending nonetheless ☺️.
Elephants although huge is size have not the appropriate backbones tho carry weight on their bags. We feed the elephants bananas, we accompanied them to the river as they bathed and we made and fed one of them some medicine balls. I had never seen elephants up close before and I loved every minute of it. They are such lovely animals and at happy elephants home they love and care for them.
Spoiler alert they are sad stories 😔 but with a happy ending nonetheless ☺️.
Elephants although huge is size have not the appropriate backbones tho carry weight on their bags. We feed the elephants bananas, we accompanied them to the river as they bathed and we made and fed one of them some medicine balls. I had never seen elephants up close before and I loved every minute of it. They are such lovely animals and at happy elephants home they love and care for them.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 أغسطس 2023
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Emilie
Saint Hyacinthe, كندامساهمتيْن
زوجان • يوليو 2023
En tant que vétérinaire et passionnée des animaux, j’ai fait beaucoup de recherches pour trouver un endroit où le bien-être animal était la priorité. J’ai beaucoup apprécié cet endroit, qui m’a laissé croire qu’il s’agissait d’une excellente place pour les éléphants pour les raisons suivantes:
- peu d’animaux (4 seulement en date de notre visite), alors les propriétaires sont en mesure d’en prendre soin
- accès quotidien à un immense parc avec des congénères
- accès à des soins vétérinaires (1 animal était à l’hôpital et un autre dans un enclos au repos pour guérir une blessure)
- les animaux ne présentaient pas de tic nerveux ni de comportements répétitifs (ex se balancer d’une patte à l’autre sans cesse), qui pourrait laisser croire qu’ils sont sous stimulés
- l’activité proposée convient au comportement naturel des éléphants, c’est à dire manger des melon d’eau, se promener en foret et se baigner
La guide connaissait bien les éléphants et était très sympathique!
Je recommande donc Happy elephant home pour du tourisme responsable avec les éléphants!
Je termine en mentionnant qu’au contraire, un endroit où les éléphants sont dans des petits enclos toute la journée et où plusieurs d’entre eux ont des comportements répétitifs témoignent d’un environnement qui ne répondent pas à leur besoins. Évitez d’encourager ces endroits en nourrissant les éléphants et en faisant des tours sur leur dos!
- peu d’animaux (4 seulement en date de notre visite), alors les propriétaires sont en mesure d’en prendre soin
- accès quotidien à un immense parc avec des congénères
- accès à des soins vétérinaires (1 animal était à l’hôpital et un autre dans un enclos au repos pour guérir une blessure)
- les animaux ne présentaient pas de tic nerveux ni de comportements répétitifs (ex se balancer d’une patte à l’autre sans cesse), qui pourrait laisser croire qu’ils sont sous stimulés
- l’activité proposée convient au comportement naturel des éléphants, c’est à dire manger des melon d’eau, se promener en foret et se baigner
La guide connaissait bien les éléphants et était très sympathique!
Je recommande donc Happy elephant home pour du tourisme responsable avec les éléphants!
Je termine en mentionnant qu’au contraire, un endroit où les éléphants sont dans des petits enclos toute la journée et où plusieurs d’entre eux ont des comportements répétitifs témoignent d’un environnement qui ne répondent pas à leur besoins. Évitez d’encourager ces endroits en nourrissant les éléphants et en faisant des tours sur leur dos!
كُتب بتاريخ 5 أغسطس 2023
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Gareth
مساهمة
العائلة • أغسطس 2023
What an excellent experience, really well organised and at the same time, relaxed and down to earth. The whole family came away smiling.
We’d done our homework and wanted to do an ethical trip and came away deeply satisfied. You get to really interact with the elephants (not for anyone who is squeamish about mud) and learn a lot at the same time.
Would definitely recommend.
We’d done our homework and wanted to do an ethical trip and came away deeply satisfied. You get to really interact with the elephants (not for anyone who is squeamish about mud) and learn a lot at the same time.
Would definitely recommend.
كُتب بتاريخ 3 أغسطس 2023
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Trevor C
مونتريال, كندا8 مساهمات
زوجان • يونيو 2023
We did our research and we were really looking for an ethical sanctuary. We were not disappointed.
The elephants were free ranging when we got there and seemed to be in good spirits. We could get up close with them and they were extremely gentle.
At no point did we feel the elephants were coerced into something they didn’t want to do. We stopped when they stopped to investigate something. One decided she had enough of the river and she proceeded back to her home pasture.
Everyone at the sanctuary was very chill and we had a good time and left feeling good that we played a part helping support 3 old, unwanted elephants live the rest of their lives out in peace. It was truly wonderful.
The elephants were free ranging when we got there and seemed to be in good spirits. We could get up close with them and they were extremely gentle.
At no point did we feel the elephants were coerced into something they didn’t want to do. We stopped when they stopped to investigate something. One decided she had enough of the river and she proceeded back to her home pasture.
Everyone at the sanctuary was very chill and we had a good time and left feeling good that we played a part helping support 3 old, unwanted elephants live the rest of their lives out in peace. It was truly wonderful.
كُتب بتاريخ 31 يوليو 2023
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Abbi L
مساهمة
الأصدقاء • يوليو 2023
Had the most amazing time at Happy Elephant Home. Our two day one night stay was the highlight of our trip. Apple is an absolute rock star and we had a blast getting to help out and really spend time with the elephants. Definitely recommend going a full day or staying the night if possible.
كُتب بتاريخ 28 يوليو 2023
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Satya
5 مساهمات
Whoever has been to Happy Elephant Home.
Can you please confirm if you ever met an elephant named Meena please?
I want to know where she is now. I am getting no information on this :(
Sydney R
3 مساهمات
Hello!
We just attended the half day tour at this sanctuary today, I can confirm that little Meena is safe and sound here! She actually has such a strong bond with Omo, our guide. She followed her around everywhere! Meena would hold Omo’s hand, protect her when she sat down, hugged and kissed her with her trunk it was incredibly sweet to see. But yes she is here.
eviegejohns
مانشستر, UK3 مساهمات
We are visiting Chiang Mai in a week or so and want to visit this sanctuary, would you say a half day is enough and does anyone know what more you get with the full day? Thank you
Daniel M
لينز, النمسا5 مساهمات
We went for the full day and I have to say it was a great decision; hence, I believe half a day is too less.
As already mentioned you kinda drive an hour each way and with half a day you hardly spend enough time in the sanctuary and experience how the elephants are living and taken care for.
For the full day, in the morning we got some interesting information about their elephants first, then changed and cut sugar canes which we fed to the elephants and tried covering them in mud for cooling down. After lunch we went for a little hike to the river swimming and came back to Chiang Mai in the evening.
To be honest, if I had missed either the morning or afternoon part it had been super disappointing because each of the activities is kinda special and provides interesting insights in the elephant's daily life.
Marlène C
مساهمة
Bonjour, est-il possible de laisser son backpack dans un endroit sécurisé pour ne pas l'avoir sur le dos toute la journée ?
971fabiennee
لو جوسيير, جوادلوب20 مساهمة
Il existe des casiers non sécurisés nous y avons laissé nos sacs à dos sans problème. Mais pas de sécurité particulière ou demander au chauffeur de mini bus.
jmmjk
United States
I have paid for this online via pay pay through the website provided by trip adviser last week, but have received no confirmation. I emailed them but have not gotten a response. Is this typical? should I just expect to be picked up where I had indicated on the day I reserved or should I have gotten a confirmation? What has been others experience with this?
Jackie
Martyn M
34 مساهمة
We booked our trip through our hotel - the day beforehand. If you don’t get a response to your email I would suggest asking your hotel to confirm the reservation.
Guillaume L
كاين, فرنسا19 مساهمة
Bonjour,
Savez-vous si les personnes parlent Français sur place ?
florentpY1755KK
Carquefou, France13 مساهمة
Non ils parlent Thaï et anglais
Sophie O
3 مساهمات
Hi everyone
How far in advance do I need to book a full day here? Do not know exactly when I will be in Chiang Mai but some point between Jan/Feb. Do I need to book days,weeks or months in advance??
Maria Paula C
15 مساهمة
We booked the night before and it worked out.
For the morning half day, should we expect to be back in chiang mai around 1:30?
Mika
ساوثبورت, UK
I think around 1:30-2:30. Depends on how many customers on the bus. Because the driver has to drop everyone off their hotel.