2018 at Thai Elephant Sanctuary
from 825ā¬
Thai Elephant Sanctuary
Highlights
- Volunteer to bring elephants back to their natural habitat, making a meaningful conservation impact
- Observe elephants' natural behaviors in the forest, immersing yourself in their home environment
- Experience the captivating Thai culture during your free time
- Connect with like-minded volunteers from around the world, forming lifelong friendships while making a difference
Especially good for
About the program
Join us in Thailand, offering safety and care for rescued domesticated elephants, giving them a chance for a peaceful and natural life. š
The Project
TheĀ elephant sanctuaryĀ gives refuge to domesticated elephants who have been rescued from a life of working on the streets or logging. Nearby forests give the elephants the opportunity to roam and forage in an (almost) natural environment.
The non-profit organisation provides care and ...
Typical day
You will be involved in the daily routine of caring for the resident elephants at the centre.
Animals are fed several times a day therefore food preparation and feeding plays a large part in caring for each animal.Ā
Each day you will be provided entertainment by preparing food games and enrichments, ...
Free-time activities
After work you can relax at the centre and socialise with other volunteers. There is a variety of local activities available which are scheduled on a weekly basis. These include night market visits, dinner outings, trips to Cha Am and National Park wild elephant spotting.Ā
On days off, you may ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Volunteers can start every Sunday, all year
To get there, fly to Bangkok, Thailand. The centre is located 4 hours south of Bangkok. O2E will organise your transport from Bangkok airport or your hotel to take you directly to the centre. or volunteers can take a bus to the local town where they will be picked up.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers
Non-profit - founded in 2011
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Tracy
About the project
210 reviews Ā· 4.9
Location
You might also be interested in
-
Asian Elephant
Bangkok
Planting Trees
Elephant Conservation
Elephant Sanctuary Thailand
50 Plus Volunteering
Global Volunteer Opportunities
Best Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Trips for College Students
Mission Trips
Group Volunteering
Wildlife in Thailand
Voluntouring
Planning a Gap Year in Thailand
Projects Abroad
Adults
Big 5
Couples
Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary