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Elephantstay, Thailand, live, work and play with Elephants

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 only one hour from Bangkok and become a member of our elephant family and all our exciting elephant activities. More...

LATEST NEWS UPDATE:

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

THE ELEPHANTSTAY EXPERIENCE

Elephantstay operates under the PraKochaban Foundation, a registered non profit organisation. Therefore your participation in the program directly benefits the welfare of our retired elephants. The program involves living with, caring for and learning about elephants. Everyday you will ride, feed, water and bathe your elephant in the river. Guided by English speaking professionals in a program that allows you to form a personal relationship with your elephant.

Our Elephants
	RETIRING OLD ELEPHANTS 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. More Details...
	THE NURSERY Since 2000, we have enjoyed 34 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. More Details...
	ALL THE ONES IN BETWEEN 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. More Details...