In this PENR blog, we focus on understanding the social structure of elephant herds in Thailand. Click through for some fascinating pre-visit reading!Read More
There’s been a development at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve... Thonglor has lost a tooth! Find out about this story and the elephant ageing process.Read More
Read PENR’s guide to wildlife and nature conservation in Phuket. Find out how you can help to preserve our island's natural wonders during your stay.Read More
When you think of the world’s most endangered species, it’s highly likely that elephants will come to mind. For centuries now, the Asian elephant population has had a downward trend. At the start of the 20th century, they totalled approximately 100,000. Today, there are an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 left in the wild. The Phuket...Read More
What is ethical elephant tourism in Thailand? Learn more about how you can protect elephants in Thailand through ethical tourism with PENR’s blog.Read More
Should I ride elephants in Thailand?” is one of the most common questions we receive. Read this PENR guide to learn about ethical elephant activities.Read More
Why does Thailand have so many elephants? Read this PENR blog to learn more about the historical and cultural importance of elephants in Thailand.Read More
Is being in captivity unhealthy for elephants? This is a question Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve often fields. Learn more about our thoughts on the topic.Read More
You’ve probably clicked through to here because you care about elephants. So do we! We’ve given this blog the title Guide to Phuket’s Most Ethical Elephant Sanctuary because we’ve gone to every measure we can conceive of to ensure that ethics and care steer everything we do here at the Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. However,...Read More
