Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Bang Tao Branch)

What an absolutely unforgettable experience We turned up without a booking and were welcomed so warmly — within minutes we were feeding the elephants for just 900 baht, and it honestly became one of the highlights of our entire trip. Hannah showed us around and she was truly AMAZING. So kind, knowledgeable and passionate, she made us feel completely at ease and taught us so much about the elephants. We were able to stroke them, spend real time up close, and capture incredible photos and videos — all in such a calm, respectful environment. This wasn’t rushed, touristy or staged. It felt genuine, ethical and incredibly special. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we will never forget. If you’re in the area don’t miss this! I can’t recommend it highly enough

We visited with our family and had a calm, pleasant experience. There were seven elephants, aged approximately 8 to 80 years. We participated in the feeding program, which was very enjoyable. The elephants are treated with great care and love. There is no riding or entertainment that could cause stress to the animals, which we truly appreciated. It was clear that animal welfare is a priority. Thank you for providing such a respectful and ethical experience. Kids loved the souveniers-paper that was made from elephant poo.

I visited with a lot of excitement since the place presents itself as an Ethical Elephant Sanctuary. The experience included feeding the elephants bamboo and bananas, and we were allowed to touch their trunks and cheeks. At the time, I enjoyed it. However, after learning more about ethical elephant tourism, I started to question whether direct interaction truly aligns with full animal welfare. The elephants were kept in structured, controlled areas and in constant contact with tourists, which made me wonder if this reflects genuine freedom. I cannot verify their rescue background, only share how I felt after the experience. I would recommend future visitors research carefully what a truly ethical sanctuary involves if they are looking for an observation-based experience rather than direct interaction. All of them were in one spot and they brought the other 3 from a different place, we were all the time at the same spot, I did not see them moving around.