At times they are gentle and at times they can turn into killing machines. Elephants, the largest mammal on land, are a truly majestic sight to the eyes.
From the ones roaming on the plains of Africa to the curious pygmies of Borneo and the beautiful Asians of lands such as Thailand; all elephants are wonderful creatures who have the right to live in peace and run free in the wild.
Unfortunately for centuries, this right has been stolen from them by humans who have taken their wild lands to make homes of their own.
Forced to into labour, killed for their precious tusks and used in macabre circus acts, elephants have been suffering for so long. But, there are rays of hope and one such is the amazing Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai.
Through many travel guides such as The Family Travel Blog, you will discover that Chiang Mai is one of the top vacation destinations in Thailand. The reason why it is so is because of the abundance of attractions it has to offer, and the Elephant Nature Park is one of its best.
Located within 1.5 hours distance away from the famous Wat Chedi Luang temple, the Elephant Park in Chiang Mai has become a haven of refuge for thousands of elephants from across Thailand.
Established in 1990, the park is a rescue and rehabilitation center that provides sanctuary for not just elephants but other endangered species as well.
One of the most admirable things that the park is renowned for is to be the force of leading the movement to abandon elephant rides and shows in Thailand and which put elephant welfare at the top of the agenda.
Thanks to the Elephant Nature Park, so many elephants have been rescued from ghastly logging camps and tourist shows to be given the chance to lead a normal elephantine life with the freedom to form their own families.
So, if you’re a true elephant lover, visit the Elephant Park when in Chiang Mai and contribute towards a better, brighter future for elephants!
P.S- The Park allows you to volunteer and spend time with the adorable elephants too-brownie points!
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
