Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket
Our dream is to provide retired working elephants with love and care
Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket
Our dream is to provide retired working elephants with love and care
Introduction: A conversation we cannot always hear Imagine standing in a forest and watching a group of elephants. One raises its head, another moves its ears, and a third gently reaches out with its trunk. Somewhere in the distance, an elephant produces a deep rumble that is almost impossible for a human to hear. To […]
Beyond the Elephant The Asian Elephant — From Africa to Asia When we look at an Asian elephant today, standing quietly beneath the trees of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra or Borneo, it is easy to think of it as an animal that has always belonged to Asia. But its story began much farther west. […]
Elephants have a different number of toenails on their front and back feet—typically more on the front than the back—primarily to accommodate the uneven weight distribution of their bodies, which are heavier at the front due to their head, trunk, and tusks. The front feet are generally larger and more circular, while the back feet […]
A new trail has been discovered here at Freedom Elephant Reserve, and our guests and elephants are loving this jungle walk. It’s so peaceful and quite, that you could be forgiven for thinking that you have gone back in time and are now 1,000 years in the past. It truly is wonderful. To book the […]
The Terrific Trio: Grassland Grazers! Our three rescues just love roaming the reserve, foraging for wild vines and fresh sprouting green shoots! With about 80% of our reserve covered in lush green fertile grassland, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 — just as nature intended. Did you know elephants are a “key […]
Huge thanks to all you awesome folks who’ve booked ahead for the high season via our website, freedomelephantreserve.com! We’re thrilled to see that you’re planning your trip in advance, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our little corner of paradise. We know you’re gonna need a break from the scorching sun, so we’re […]
On rainy days, when new adventures seem distant and the sky appears grey, we find strength in the bonds we’ve formed with our forever friends, who have been with us through thick and thin. As we mark 6 months of spreading love and joy, and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on, we’re inspired […]