Krabi Elephant Shelter Prepare And Feed

Duration

30 min

Age Range 0 - 80  years
Free Cancel

48 hours before tour

Languages

English

Insurance

Included

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Krabi

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Krabi Elephant Shelter Prepare And Feed

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting close to Thailand’s gentle giants in an ethical and responsible way, the Krabi Elephant Shelter Prepare and Feed Experience is the perfect choice. This interactive half-day tour allows visitors to learn, prepare food, and feed elephants up close while supporting a sanctuary that focuses on care, education, and conservation. Operated by Phuket Travel Store, this activity offers a hands-on, meaningful way to connect with elephants and understand their daily lives.

Experience Ethical Elephant Care in Krabi

The Krabi Elephant Shelter is dedicated to rescuing and protecting elephants that were once used for logging or tourism. Instead of riding or shows, this program offers a natural, educational experience that respects the elephants’ well-being. Surrounded by palm trees and open-air shelters, the sanctuary provides a peaceful and safe environment where elephants can live freely and happily.

The Prepare and Feed program is one of the most popular experiences offered at the shelter. It gives visitors a unique opportunity to take part in the elephants’ feeding process from start to finish — from preparing the food to offering it directly to them. It’s both fun and educational, suitable for travelers of all ages.


Learn How to Interact with the Elephants

Your journey begins with a warm welcome from the local mahouts (elephant caretakers) and the experienced Phuket Travel Store guide. They’ll give you a detailed introduction on how to safely and respectfully interact with the elephants. You’ll learn how to approach them, read their body language, and understand their natural behavior.

This introduction helps you build confidence before meeting the elephants. The mahouts share fascinating insights about each elephant’s story — where they came from, their habits, and how the shelter provides the love and care they deserve.

The elephants are calm and used to gentle visitors, making it easy to enjoy your time with them in a relaxed and friendly environment.


Prepare Food for the Elephants

Once you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to get hands-on. During this part of the Prepare and Feed activity, you’ll help prepare fruit and vegetables for the elephants. Using tools provided by the staff, you’ll chop, cut, or tear a variety of fresh produce such as bananas, pumpkins, corn, and sugarcane.

Each elephant has its favorite food, and the mahouts will show you how to prepare the portions just right. You’ll place the food neatly on large trays, ready for the feeding session.

This activity isn’t just enjoyable — it’s also educational. You’ll learn about the nutritional value of each ingredient and how elephants maintain a balanced diet that supports their health and strength. It’s a fun way to connect with nature and learn more about these incredible animals.


Feed the Elephants by Hand

After the preparation is complete, you’ll have the amazing opportunity to feed the elephants yourself. Watch their excitement as they use their trunks to gently take the food from your hands. You’ll quickly notice how intelligent and careful they are, even with their enormous size.

During this moment, the mahouts and guides will teach you how to feed safely and respectfully. You can take photos, ask questions, and observe how the elephants interact with each other. It’s a beautiful experience that brings people and animals closer together in a natural and compassionate way.

Feeding the elephants is often the highlight of the day — a joyful memory that visitors cherish long after the tour ends.

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Book Your Krabi Elephant Shelter Prepare and Feed Experience Today

Join the Prepare and Feed program at Krabi Elephant Shelter for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to care for, feed, and learn about elephants in a natural setting. Book now with Phuket Travel Store and take part in an authentic and meaningful experience that supports animal welfare and eco-tourism in Thailand.

Itinerary

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12.00PM or 04.00PM: Hotel Pick-Up

Start your experience with a comfortable hotel transfer from Ao Nang or Klong Muang. Enjoy the scenic drive through Krabi’s countryside as you make your way to the elephant shelter.  

Introduction Session

Meet the mahouts and guides, who will provide clear instructions on how to interact with the elephants and explain the shelter’s conservation efforts.  

Food Preparation

Participate in the hands-on activity of chopping and arranging fruit for the elephants. Learn about their favorite foods and how their diet supports their health.  

Feeding Session

Feed the elephants directly with your prepared trays. Capture amazing photos and experience the emotional connection between humans and elephants.

Return Transfer

After your memorable visit, relax as you are returned to your accommodation with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for wildlife.  

What’s Included

  • Hotel transfer – round-trip from Ao Nang and Klong Muang
  • Elephant interaction instructions – safety briefing and care guidance
  • Food preparation materials – fruits, tools, and feeding trays
  • Feeding session – direct contact under mahout supervision
  • Drinking water – provided throughout the activity

What to Bring

  • Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for warm weather
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection
  • Camera or smartphone for taking photos
  • Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
  • Respectful attitude toward the elephants and staff

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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