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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary · Elephant Conservation Tourism

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first ethical sanctuary in Phuket for retired working elephants. The sanctuary focuses on observation, feeding, and educational programs without entertainment or rides.

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Best season: Winter
Difficulty: 3
Region: Thailand, Phuket

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A man washing an Asian elephant outdoors in lush greenery of Madikeri, India.

Photo by Tanmoy Pal

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Photo by minka2507

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An Asian elephant cooling down with water in a lush outdoor setting.

Photo by thanakorn natwong

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Detailed close-up of an elephant's eye, highlighting texture and wrinkles, in a black and white setting.

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Photo by Amandad

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A group of elephants enjoying a refreshing bath in a river at Rambukkana, Sri Lanka.

Photo by Atlantic Ambience

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Rescued Asian elephant enjoying a bath in a serene natural pond setting.

Photo by Federico Abis

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Lone elephant on a vast African plain under dramatic clouds, symbolizing solitude and wilderness.

Photo by Marri Shyam

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Silhouette of an elephant by a riverbank during a vibrant orange sunset in the African wilderness.

Photo by Roger Brown

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Photo by Sponchia

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Photo by laurentmarx

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