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Our Elephants

At Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary, every elephant has a name, a story, and a personality all their own. Many of them have been rescued from hard lives and now live peacefully in a safe, loving environment. Get to know each of our gentle giants—where they came from, what they love, and how they’re thriving today.

Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary

The Souls of the Sanctuary

Each elephant here carries a story—of resilience, quiet strength, and a second chance. In their eyes, you’ll find wisdom; in their presence, peace.

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Mae Yai

Year of Birth: 19 January 1984 Microchip Number: 7110520437

Female elephant from Chiang Mai. Large and easily startled. Loves to wander and often sneaks food from others.

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Petch

Mae Yai's Mahout

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Sri Prai

Year of Birth: 1979
Microchip Number: 126929335A

Female elephant from Pattaya. Calm and slow-moving, prefers solitude.

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Nen

Sri Pri's Mahout

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Mae Oi

Year of Birth: 1964
Microchip Number: 4D00017278

Female elephant from Khao Phanom District. The oldest elephant in the sanctuary, sensitive to cold, prefers to be alone, and fiercely protective of her mahout—doesn’t like others approaching him.

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Lek

Mae Oi's Mahout

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Gam Rai

Year of Birth: 1969
Microchip Number: 116666730A

Female elephant from Surin Province. Gentle but cautious. Blind in her left eye. Loves playing in water.

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Nut

Gam Rai's Mahout

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Som Sri

Year of Birth: 1969
Microchip Number: 11641225A

Female elephant from Trang Province. Kind-natured with a unique butterfly-shaped marking near the front of her trunk.

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Som Sri's Mahout

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