Krabi Elephant Shelter Feed Me Up

Duration

20 min

Age Range 0 - 80  years
Free Cancel

48 hours before the tour

Languages

English

Insurance

Included

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Krabi

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Krabi Elephant Shelter Feed Me Up

If you’re looking for an ethical and heartwarming animal experience in southern Thailand, the Krabi Elephant Shelter Feed Me Up Tour is the perfect choice. This special half-day activity lets you meet Thailand’s gentle giants up close, feed them delicious treats, and learn about their stories in a peaceful, natural environment. Operated by Phuket Travel Store, this tour focuses on ethical elephant care, education, and unforgettable memories — without riding or chains.

A Meaningful Way to Meet Thailand’s Gentle Giants

At the Krabi Elephant Shelter, visitors are encouraged to interact with elephants in a kind and responsible way. Instead of watching a show or taking rides, you’ll take part in the Feed Me Up program, where you get to hand-feed these majestic creatures and learn how they live and eat in a natural setting.

Every visitor who books through Phuket Travel Store receives a basket of seasonal treats — usually bananas or sugarcane — to offer to the elephants. Feeding them is a joyful and bonding experience. Their long trunks gently take the fruit from your hands, and you can feel their incredible strength and gentleness at the same time.

Learn from the Mahouts

The tour starts with a warm welcome from the mahouts, the local elephant caretakers who dedicate their lives to protecting and nurturing these animals. They’ll introduce you to each elephant and explain their personalities, habits, and diets. You’ll learn how the elephants were rescued, their daily routines, and how the shelter ensures they live in a stress-free and cruelty-free environment.

The mahouts also share insights about the history of elephant work in Thailand, and how sanctuaries like this one are helping to change the tourism industry into a more sustainable and animal-friendly future.

Feed, Touch, and Connect

Once you’re comfortable, it’s time for the highlight — feeding the elephants! With your basket of bananas or sugarcane, you’ll approach the elephants safely under the guidance of the mahouts. Their trunks reach out playfully, and their eyes express curiosity and calm. It’s a beautiful moment that allows you to connect with these intelligent animals in a very personal way.

After feeding, you can take photos beside them, touch their trunks gently, and even hear their unique rumbling sounds of contentment. Many visitors describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime connection — a chance to understand that elephants are emotional, social, and deeply intelligent beings.

A Natural Setting Surrounded by Palm Trees

The Krabi Elephant Shelter is surrounded by tropical palm trees and soft sunlight, creating a calm and natural environment where both humans and elephants feel relaxed. Unlike zoos or shows, this place allows elephants to walk freely, rest in the shade, and enjoy a peaceful life. It’s a refreshing change from mass tourism — perfect for families, animal lovers, and eco-conscious travelers.

Why Choose Phuket Travel Store

Booking your tour through Phuket Travel Store ensures that you are supporting an ethical, licensed, and responsible operator. The company partners only with shelters that follow international animal welfare standards. Your visit helps fund the elephants’ food, medical care, and habitat maintenance.

Phuket Travel Store also offers convenient hotel transfers from Krabi, making it easy for travelers to join the activity. You’ll be guided by experienced staff who ensure your safety, comfort, and understanding throughout the experience.

Responsible Tourism Matters

By joining the Krabi Elephant Shelter Feed Me Up program, you are choosing to support ethical tourism and the long-term well-being of Thailand’s elephants. Every visit helps provide food, medical care, and better living conditions for rescued elephants who were once used for hard labor or entertainment.

Instead of rides or performances, this tour promotes education, compassion, and sustainability. It’s a meaningful way to enjoy Thailand’s wildlife responsibly — and a great example for future generations of travelers.

Book Your Elephant Experience Today

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Krabi’s most unique and ethical activities. Book your Krabi Elephant Shelter Feed Me Up Tour today through Phuket Travel Store and be part of a movement that celebrates kindness, conservation, and connection.

Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or as a family, this gentle elephant encounter will be a highlight of your Thailand adventure — full of smiles, photos, and memories that last a lifetime.

Why Book With Phuket Travel Store?

  • Licensed local Thai company
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Free cancellation 48 hours before the tour
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Itinerary

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09.00AM, 12.00PM or 03.30PM: Hotel Pick-Up

Begin your day with a convenient hotel pick-up from the Ao Nang and Klong Muang areas. Sit back and relax as our friendly driver takes you through Krabi’s scenic countryside to the Krabi Elephant Shelter, where Thailand’s gentle giants await you.  

Meet the Elephants

Upon arrival, you’ll grab your fruit basket filled with bananas or sugarcane and meet our knowledgeable tour guide and the local mahouts. Learn about elephant behavior, care, and the shelter’s commitment to ethical tourism before your feeding session begins.  

Feed and Connect

Enjoy the highlight of your visit as you feed the elephants directly and watch them interact joyfully. Capture unforgettable photos and experience a real bond with these amazing animals in a peaceful, natural environment.  

Relax and Reflect

After the feeding activity, take a few moments to relax, enjoy the surroundings, and ask the staff questions about elephant care and conservation.

Return Transfer

End your experience on a high note as our driver returns you safely to your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories and positive feelings from your ethical elephant encounter in Krabi.  

What’s Included

  • Hotel transfer – round-trip transportation from your hotel in Ao Nang and Klong Muang
  • Fruit basket for elephantsbananas or sugarcane to feed the elephants, depending on daily availability
  • Drinking water – stay refreshed during your visit
  • Free Wi-Fi – available at the shelter for your convenience

What to Bring

  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection
  • Light, comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities
  • Camera or smartphone to capture your elephant feeding moments
  • Reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste
  • Respectful and calm attitude when approaching the elephants

Customer Testimonials

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Illés-Valette R
Mar 01, 2026

Ayutthaya

We would like to thank the Phuket Travel Store, especially Sunee for organizing some of our tours in Thailand. The team was really professional and we always had quick replies to our queries. We visited the Palais Royal de Bang Pa-In, in Ayutthaya the Wat Maha That and had a boat tour back to Bangkok with lunch. Our guide was kind and knowledgeable, we had a great day. Everything went well apart from the French guide not being available resulting in last minute changes and the boat/van not being completely wheelchair adapted. With help it was possible. I suggested either a car with a big booth for manual wheelchair users or a van with wheelchair ramp. Thank you for improving accessibility.

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Robert Z
Jan 26, 2026

Fantastic experience

Fantastic to deal with. We had a great time on all the tours. Very well organised and best informative and responsive

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sarah J
Jan 08, 2026

Catamaran trip to Similan Islands

I booked the Similan Islands tour to do on my birthday whilst on holiday in Phuket. The booking was well managed with all my questions answered quickly and my booking confirmed easily. It was a brilliant day and very well organised.

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Oliver Borbach
Jan 09, 2026

Wir wollten zu Zweit relativ kurzfristig einen Ausflug von Khao Lak zu den Similan Islands buchen. Dies privat. Es wurden alle Hebel in Bewegung gesetzt, dass wir 3 Tage später diesen wunderbaren Ausflug machen konnten. Dies war unter den gegebenen Umständen nicht einfach, da Peak Season war und es fast keine Boote mehr hatte, welche gebucht werden konnten. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentin Apple war perfekt. Wir waren immer auf dem neusten Stand. Anpassungen, welche wir noch vorgenommen haben, wurden immer sofort gemacht. Der Ausflug selbst war extrem gut organisiert. Alles hat von A-Z bestens funktioniert. Für mich ist Phuket Travel Store eine klare Empfehlung wert.

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Antonio Santillo
Oct 28, 2025

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Florian Hirschmann
Oct 16, 2025

Perfekter Service, freundliche und Kompetente Mitarbeiter, wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Service, vielen Dank

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