Bukit Elephant Park
No riding, no shows, just a few hours feeding elephants in small groups with someone explaining what you're seeing.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–16:30
Vet Elephant Sanctuaries
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 98 439 2999
- Website
- bukitelephantpark.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
If you want the elephant experience without the riding and the circus tricks, this is the sort of place worth your money. It's a sanctuary-style park in Chalong, built around observation, feeding and unhurried time with the animals rather than a line shuffling through for photos. Groups are kept small on purpose, and guides stay with you, talking through elephant behavior and the conservation mess that got Thailand's elephants here in the first place.
Budget several hours. Most of it happens outdoors on uneven ground, so this isn't a place for flip-flops or anyone hoping to stay clean. Families do well here because the pace is slow and nothing is rushed, but it works just as well for couples and solo travelers. Doors are open daily from 08:30 to 16:30, and I'd take a morning slot over an afternoon one every time. Phuket heat after midday is no fun for you and no better for the elephants.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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78/10 หมู่ที่ 6 Tambon Chalong, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
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Bukit Elephant Park: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bukit Elephant Park worth visiting?
Bukit Elephant Park holds a 4.8★ rating from 2,079 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Bukit Elephant Park?
Bukit Elephant Park is typically open 08:30–16:30 — 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 Bukit Elephant Park?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is Bukit Elephant Park located?
Bukit Elephant Park is at 78/10 หมู่ที่ 6 Tambon Chalong, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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