Experiência com Elefantes na Praia de Phuket pelo Lily Elephant Camp

This was an amazing experience. The staff were really nice, friendly, and the elephants really seemed cared for and happy compared to others we had seen elsewhere trapped and tied in small enclosures on a roadside... I definitely recommend it here. These elephants were large and healthy, had plenty of food and care from the fabulous team. Our main guide was called Nice and such a great character, he had us laughing throughout as well as educating the group. The trip went as advertised and we paid a fair 600 baht for our return trip as we were out of the pick-up area. We were able to take our own photos, which was great, and they do have someone taking quality photos which you have to pay additional for. The photos they took were stunning and a little pricey, but the funds go towards the elephants' care. We paid for the smallest package, which was 1000 baht for 6 digital photos. I felt like we had plenty of time for each part of the visit - being told about each elephant, meeting them and their individual keepers, feeding them, being in the sea with them, and then bathing them before going home. Thank you.

Me divertí mucho. Fui el último cliente, así que pude alimentar a los elefantes yo solo. Mi guía fue muy amable, informativo y se comunicó muy bien conmigo. Lo cual fue bueno para mí porque soy una persona tímida y me ayudó a sentirme cómoda. También me tomó muchas fotos y videos durante la actividad. Los elefantes comen rápido, así que pude observarlos y acariciarlos por unos minutos. ¡Fue una gran experiencia!

It was a wonderfully valuable experience. The protected elephants here were originally working for organizations that offered elephant riding activities for tourists. Some of them have deformed legs due to carrying the weight of humans, or have gone blind from being beaten with whips. Here, we prepare food for these elephants, feed them, play in the water with them, and brush their bodies. When they feel good, they flap their ears to show their joy. The guide said, "The elephants here have worked hard for a long time, so we don't make them do any strenuous work here. (That's why there are no services like riding elephants.) The elephants that come here live a life of just eating, playing in the water, getting their bodies washed, pooping, eating again, and sleeping every day." At the end, they saw us off, saying, "Thank you for helping to make the elephants happy." It's sad to think that there are still elephants suffering, but this was an activity that ended with only happy feelings and no guilt whatsoever. I am grateful to everyone at the conservation organization.

I had the most amazing day learning about the elephants before getting the chance to feed them, then playing with them and bathing them on their private beach!

ฉันเป็นคนไทยที่ได้เห็นช้างมากมายจากหลายที่ตั้งแต่เด็ก ที่นี่ไม่เหมือนที่ไหนที่ฉันเคยไปมาเลย ไม่มีโซ่หรือเชือกผูกช้างไว้เลย ทุกอย่างเป็นธรรมชาติมาก ผู้ดูแลแสดงความผูกพันและความเข้าใจอย่างลึกซึ้งต่อช้าง พวกเขาสามารถแบ่งปันความรู้และตอบคำถามของเราได้อย่างเปิดเผย นี่เป็นหนึ่งในความทรงจำตลอดชีวิตที่ฉันจะทะนุถนอม ช้างไม่แสดงความเครียดเลย พวกมันใจดีมากเหมือนกับพนักงานทุกคนที่ศูนย์อนุรักษ์แห่งนี้ จะกลับมาเยี่ยมที่นี่อีกแน่นอน♡ ศูนย์อนุรักษ์ช้างแห่งนี้คุ้มค่ากับการสนับสนุนทุกอย่าง!

This was a really awesome experience. You can tell they really care about the elephants and they seem to be having a very happy life. Each elephant has its own handler and it was so nice not to see chains or ropes on them. Their corrals are literally a rope. They could easily go wherever they want but they stay. You can tell there is mutual love and respect between the elephants and the handlers. It was amazing to just get to spend time with them. They seemed to really enjoy their baths and loved playing in the water. It was quite an experience to get to see them up so close. There is so much going on in their eyes and they all look so uniquely different and have their own personalities. The guides are great and very happy to take photos for you. They are also constantly taking professional photos and you get to look through them all and choose your favorites at the end and they send them digitally, which is nice. They had over 60 photos for us to look at. We chose the package of 6, which I believe was about 30USD give or take. Overall I echo the reviews others have made about it not feeling super touristy and unpleasant for the elephants. We were happy to contribute money to their care through the tickets and photo purchases. We were staying in Kamala Beach so it was a bit of a drive but the provided transportation was great. I would 100% recommend this to someone looking to have a truly unique interaction with elephants. Just book it!

We had so much fun at the lily elephant camp although we did not arrived on the scheduled timing the staff is very accommodating in rescheduling the timing, just message them ahead of time. They have a well trained staff and good caretaker of the elephants. There are a total of 4 elephants that we have closely encountered. Feeding elephants is quite the experience because they are gentle giants and they're so adorable. It was easy to book in klook if you want to have an experience with the elephants. Just bring some spare clothes if you still want to explore around Phuket after feeding them😉☺️

It was an experience with my child; she was six years old and saw an elephant in person for the first time. However, it was too huge, so I only chose a simple feeding session. In the end, we adults had the most fun, while my daughter was too scared to feed them. The locals here can speak some Chinese, so even if you're not good at English, you don't need to worry about visiting. The elephants are very well cared for and chubby. The staff are also very enthusiastic. Safety: Very safe. Experience: Excellent. Coach: Very helpful.

Hola, la ubicación es hermosa e increíblemente tranquila. El personal fue profesional, amable y acogedor durante toda la experiencia. Ojalá pudiera recordar los nombres de los miembros del equipo que me recibieron, fueron muy dulces y conocedores. Realmente se puede ver cuánto se preocupan por los elefantes a través de la pasión y el amor que muestran al hablar de ellos y cuidarlos. Fue conmovedor presenciar la dedicación que tienen hacia estos increíbles animales. Muchas gracias por recibirme y hacer de esta una experiencia tan memorable. Recomendaría encarecidamente visitar este lugar.

The pick-up service, the availability of a water server, the many photos taken, and the bright, energetic, and kind staff were all excellent. They didn't rush or hurry the guests, and we had a fun time throughout. The DSLR photos (available for purchase separately) were taken in many poses and situations, leaving us with wonderful memories. Please note that the activity takes considerably longer than the time stated here. I had a 10:30 reservation and thought it might end by 13:30 at the latest, but we didn't disband until around 15:00, and I arrived back at the hotel around 16:30, which pretty much took up the whole day. It's better to plan with plenty of time. However, overall, I had a fun and satisfying experience.