Pattaya Elephant Village keeps elephants and runs activities that bring visitors close to them, from feeding and bathing through to other formats depending on the package.

Check it matches what you want

The activities differ substantially from one another and the terms can change over time. Confirm the details of a package with the venue directly before travelling, so you get the experience you intended.

Before deciding

How elephants are kept, and what they are asked to do, is something a number of visitors weigh before booking — whether riding is involved, and how the animals are cared for at a particular venue. It is worth asking directly before buying a ticket.

Safety

• Follow the mahouts and staff exactly
• Never approach an elephant without staff present, and never from behind
• Keep small children close at all times