The. Elephantstay. in. Ayutthaya is a fantastic. way for you to get hands on experience and make a real difference to the lives of our old elephants. Stay in the most exciting, innovative, working elephant village in Asia, dedicated to conserving elephants, only one hour from Bangkok..  More.

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LATEST ELEPHANT NEWS UPDATES:

ELEPHANT RUMBLES NEWSLETTER #1
ELEPHANT SPECTACULAR DECEMBER 11-20
BABY ELEPHANT "OPAL" BORN 11TH OCTOBER.

NATALIE UPDATE 14TH JULY 2009. 
NATALIE ARRIVES AT THE KRAAL 30TH JULY.
HELP SAVE KILLER ELEPHANT NATALIE 16TH JULY.
I wish I was a panda 26th June 2009.

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National Elephant Day 2009.
 Dok Fai has her third baby! 
Team member stranded by airport closure.
ELEPHANTS! FASHION! NEW YORK!
New baby boy 25th July 2008.
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BANGKOK!
Saving the species 25th May 2008.   
National Elephant Day 13th March 2008.
Baby born 21st January 2008.
Santa comes to the Kraal 24th December 2007.
Baby 31 born 29 October 2007.
30th Baby born 26 October 2007.
Baby born Number 29. 14 September 2007.
Eighty elephants parade in Bangkok 15 September 2007.
Killer elephant saved 21 August 2007.
In memorium Loong Luen 9th July 2007.
3 weeks, 3 babies! Number 28 1 MAY 2007.
Babies keep coming! number 27. 28 April 2007.
Another baby !!!!!!!!!! Number 26. 9 APRIL 2007. 
Team members stand on elephants Jan / Feb 2007.
Elephantstay flooded October 2006.
25th baby elephant born! 29 September 2006.
Wild Relephant rescue 12 July 2006.

Thailand has a rapidly aging elephant population. Our aim is to buy and retire old working elephants. Like Dok Mak (left) these elephants have experienced many changes throughout their lives. They deserve to have a comfortable and safe retirement to enjoy the lifestyle they deserve, eating, grazing, bathing and being the recipients of a whole lot of love which we know you will want to give them. Meet our elephants.

Since 2000, we have enjoyed 35 succesful births. With that many births maybe you too will witness the awesome event when you come. The alarming trend is that  Asian elephants are dying at a faster rate than they are breeding. The active breeding program at the Kraal is imperative if the elephant is to survive beyond the current generation. Come and play with our babies they love to interact with people.

The Royal Elephant Kraal is home to nearly 90 elephants. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a range of elephant activities with our working elephants. From parades, ceremonies, TV, film, to theatre - our elephants are expertly trained to be involved in a variety of activities that are culturally significant and offer a variety of employment and stimulation to ensure a sustainable future for all elephants. Come and join the fun.