An adult elephant stands amid dense green foliage, facing right and partially obscured by plants, with sunlight highlighting its textured skin.

Aug

Why Do Female Elephants Lead the Herd? Meet the Matriarch

Ever wondered why female elephants lead the herd? Find out more about the matriarchs in elephant herds in this Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve blog.

A woman in a hat takes a photo of an elephant raising its trunk while standing near a muddy patch in a natural outdoor setting.

Aug

Why Do Elephants Take Dust Baths?

Why do elephants throw dirt on themselves? Discover how elephant dust baths help with cooling, skin care, insect protection, and overall health.

An elephant stands on a dirt patch in front of dense green foliage, raising its trunk upwards.

Aug

Why is Space So Important for Elephant Welfare?

Did you know that space is vital for appropriate elephant welfare? Learn more about this important topic before you visit Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve.

Close-up of an elephant's face showing its eye, wrinkled skin, and distinctive speckled pattern.

Jul

How Long Do Elephants Live? Understanding Elephant Lifespans

How long do elephants live? Read this Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve blog for a better understanding of the lifespan of these gentle giants.

A man in white clothes and a hat photographs three elephants in a lush, green forest during a Phuket elephant tour at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve.

Jul

Why are More Travellers Choosing Observation-Only Elephant Experiences?

Why are more travellers choosing observation-only elephant experiences? Find out about the popularity rise in this Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve blog.

A mud-covered elephant stands near a dirt ledge whilst four people, part of a Tour Operator of the Year group at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, observe from above in a wooded area.

Jul

What’s the Difference Between Asian and African Elephants?

Discover how Asian and African elephants differ in size, habitat, behaviour, and conservation needs in this guide from Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve.

One small and one large elephant graze in the grass of a lush jungle at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve, an ethical elephant sanctuary.

Jun

How Intelligent Are Elephants? Understanding Our Gentle Giants in Phuket

How intelligent are elephants? Find out more about these incredible, social, and complex creatures in this Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve guide.

An elephant walks through shallow water towards the camera, surrounded by trees and a person standing in the background.

Apr

PENR is Proud to Be Phuket’s Pioneering Hands-Off Elephant Sanctuary

As travellers become more conscious about the impact of their choices, the demand for truly ethical wildlife experiences has grown. This is especially evident in the search for ethical elephant sanctuaries in Phuket. More specifically, the desire for hands-off sanctuaries has notably increased in recent years. We’ve seen this firsthand with our own ethical elephant...