Pattaya elephant home
A small elephant home in Na Chom Thian, about 30 minutes south of Pattaya, where a bucket of food is the admission and the herd is mostly mothers with young calves.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–18:00
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Only visit sanctuaries that prohibit riding, use no chains or bullhooks, and let elephants roam freely. Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai set the standard. If a place offers painting shows or circus tricks, walk away.
Details
- Phone
- +66 98 306 8996
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Why go, and how to do it well
Pattaya Elephant Home is a small, low-key place in Na Chom Thian, about 30 minutes' drive south of central Pattaya, with close to 350 Google reviews at 4.7. It has no website and no published program. Reviewers describe buying a bucket of elephant food at the entrance building, ฿300 or ฿500, which works as the admission, then feeding the elephants with a keeper beside each one.
It's a hands-on visit. Reviewers mention keepers posing the elephants for photos with visitors, and the herd is mostly mothers with young calves. One review from May 2026 describes some elephants on very short chains, and the same reviewer wondered whether it's a breeding place rather than a sanctuary. World Animal Protection, which assesses elephant venues, advises against close-contact visits like this, so if a watch-only day matters to you, pick a sanctuary from my national list instead.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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163/9 Na Chom Thian, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20250, Thailand
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Pattaya elephant home: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pattaya elephant home worth visiting?
Pattaya elephant home holds a 4.7★ rating from 327 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Pattaya elephant home?
Pattaya elephant home is typically open 08:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Pattaya elephant home?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).
Where is Pattaya elephant home located?
Pattaya elephant home is at 163/9 Na Chom Thian, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20250, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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