Krabi Elephant Shelter Prepare And Feed
30 min
48 hours before tour
English
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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
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.
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
Excellent company for airport transfers & excursions
We booked x2 transfers and the hong by starlight tour a few months before our holiday. Communication was quick and informative, and when we arrived to Thailand, kept regulaly informed by whats app. Transfers were alll on time, with clean and very good sized transport. However the highlight of our whole holiday was the John Gray Sea Canoes trip. A full day out with absolutely stunning scenery, we were allocated a private guide per x2 passengers who were so friendly and informative, taking photos and pointing out wildlife when out on the canoes. The food onboard was the best we have ever had on a boat trip, the coconut milk pudding with rainbow tapioca balls was deemed the best dessert ever by the kids! Making the kratong and floating it at sunset was a beautiful event and the lit up bioluminence after dark in the caves was again a memory we will all trwasuee forever. If you're going to book one trip, make it the John Gray Canoes - you wont regret it!
Excellent day!
Excellent day by boat to visit the 4 islands, the guide was super friendly and welcoming. The day was rhythmic but lorgic with 4 islands to visit! And end around 2:30 pm so it’s rather nice to return quietly to the hotel not too late! Nice discovery, I recommend!
Excellente journée!
Excellente journée en bateau pour visites les 4 îles, la guide était super sympathique et accueillante. La journée était rythmée mais lorgique avec 4 îles à visiter! Et fin vers 14h30 donc c’est plutôt agréable pour rentrer tranquillement à l’hôtel pas trop tard ! Belle découverte, je recommande!
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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Perfekter Service, freundliche und Kompetente Mitarbeiter, wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Service, vielen Dank