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———— ENF Supports Sustainable Organic Farming Community ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on May 2, 2008
Effective March 2008, Elephant Nature Foundation is lending support to a sustainable farming community in the Mae Taeng area by sending them groups of volunteers with deliveries of elephant dung. [Read more]
———— ENF Supporter Wingwalks to Raise Funds and Awareness ————
Posted by Phyl Kirkland on April 23, 2008
Emma approached Mitsubishi. Her charm and their generosity in giving a vehicle at a large discount resulted in a magnificent 4x4 all-terrain vehicle. The next problem was to raise the required sum. Emma decided to do a sponsored wing-walk - despite being terrified of heights. [Read more]
———— New Scale Donated to Elephant Nature Park ————
Posted by Linda Reifschneider on April 19, 2008
With today's more concentrated and powerful medicines, the ability to weigh an elephant accurately means better medication. A scale is also a good tool for measuring the development and growth of babies as well as noticing trends in weight gain (too much of a good thing is not always so good, as we know) or weight loss (often the first symptom of an elephant needing some sort of medical or dietary help). [Read more]
———— An Open Letter to Future Park Volunteers ————
Posted by Phyl Kirkland on April 19, 2008
Phyl Kirkland is a Trustee of Elephant Nature Foundation UK, and has volunteered at Elephant Nature Park more times than even an elephant could remember. At our request, she has written up a list of suggestions for future volunteers, to help them get the most out of their time at the Park. [Read more]
———— Elephant Fun: Living in Sanctuary ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on March 11, 2008
We are excited to be able to offer the much anticipated book, "Elephant Fun: Living in Sanctuary." Presented in the book are over 200 photographs taken by Lek at the Park over the past five years. Her photos capture the playful antics of the elephants as well as reveal the complex relationships that exist between them. [Read more]
———— March 2008 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on March 10, 2008
In addition to the usual ele gossip, our March 2008 Newsletter features an update on Medo, as well as recent Park arrivals Faa Sai and Taa Raa. [Read more]
———— Lek in Budapest for Photo Exhibition ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on February 17, 2008
It's not often that Sangduen "Lek" Chailert, Founder and Director of Elephant Nature Park finds herself in the freezing cold of a European February but this year she made the 5000-kilometer trip from the jungle in Thailand to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. An exhibition of Lek's photographs will be on display in the city for the next two months and Lek traveled to take part in the press conference and the grand opening of Life In The Elephant Nature Park. [Read more]
———— Microscope donated to Elephant Nature Park ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation USA on February 10, 2008
In November 2007, Elephant Nature Foundation USA was proud to deliver a new piece of medical equipment to Elephant Nature Park, a Fisher Scientific microscope. [Read more]
———— Lek Chailert Photo Exhibition ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on January 28, 2008
Elephant Nature Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition of Lek's photography will be on display in Hungary. "Life at Elephant Nature Park" is a series of photographs depicting the friendships and families that have formed among the Park's rescued elephants. [Read more]
———— Ele Gossip! ————
Posted by Jodi Thomas on January 5, 2008
Another glimpse into the ongoing elephant soap opera here at Elephant Nature Park. In this episode, romance is in the air, and alpha bull BK is on the prowl... [Read more]
———— New Contact in Singapore for Group Visits ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on January 4, 2008
Volunteer groups or classrooms visiting from Singapore can now contact a local friend of Elephant Nature Foundation for more information about the Park. [Read more]
———— December 2007 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on December 21, 2007
Seasons Greetings from Elephant Nature Foundation! Our December 2007 Newsletter is packed with the latest news and photos from Elephant Nature Park. [Read more]
———— The Patron Saint of Volunteers ————
Posted by Nadia Saad on December 17, 2007
Volunteering at the park involves fun but sometimes challenging tasks that you find so satisfying to complete... until one fateful day! [Read more]
———— New 4-Year-Old Elephant Arrives at the Park ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on November 24, 2007
Less than a month ago, baby Fah Sai passed away after far too short a time in this world. It is perhaps only fitting, then, that Lek's most recent rescue has a nearly identical name: Faa Sai. Those still hurting from the pain of losing Fah Sai might take some comfort in Faa Sai's happy arrival at Elephant Nature Park. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Has Passed Away ————
Posted by Roger Mann on October 31, 2007
It is with great sorrow and sadness I have to report that our little baby elephant died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon. Although she seemed to respond well to her IV treatment, in the end the struggle was just too much to bear for such a young life. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Update ————
Posted by Lek on October 29, 2007
The baby doesn't want to drink much milk from us again. We have tried many way to get her drink. But she still didn't drink much. [Read more]
———— The Baby Walk and Stand by Herself ————
Posted by Lek on October 24, 2007
On 23 October the baby get stronger, and then she start to stand up. She still didn't walk property. The volunteer help her to support until evening of October 24 when we see the baby can used four legs to walk. We decided to move back and let her walk. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Emergency Update ————
Posted by Lek on October 23, 2007
I would like to thanks for all volunteer who stay from 15 October until today. Your work was wonderful. I would like to thanks for your sleepless night. You stay with the baby around the clock and I thank for your dedicated and many time I saw you get blue and get hurt when the baby kicked you. The words in this message is not enough to say for thanks to all of you. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Emergency: Day 3 ————
Posted by Lek on October 20, 2007
The baby wasn't sleep to much, she keep drinking milk and trying to lift the head up. She still have high fever from the big wounds. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Emergency: Day 2 ————
Posted by Lek on October 19, 2007
Early morning after we have the clear light, we found that the baby has injured more than we thought. So many wounds. She injured from falling to the foothill, immediately after birth. [Read more]
———— Baby Elephant Emergency ————
Posted by Lek on October 18, 2007
This evening a Karen mahout bring a mother elephant with a baby only one day old to our Park. The baby had no water and milk all day, and she can not even stand up. She have very high fever and her heartbeat very fast. We trying now to rescue her and try our best to make her survive. [Read more]
———— Hosting a Dinner Party for Elephant Nature Park ————
Posted by Kelli Mlinarik Marko on October 16, 2007
These nights have not only been successful financially, but each one takes me back to Thailand, the elephants and the people that I love. Our guests leave touched, happy and very, very full! It's a very simple, very special way to raise money for the Park. And, most importantly, it's very Thai to invite people to gather for food and fellowship. [Read more]
———— October 2007 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on October 15, 2007
Our October 2007 Newsletter focuses on some of the Park's community outreach programs and some exciting progress regarding the Thai government's approach to the treatment of elephants. [Read more]
———— August 2007 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on August 15, 2007
Our August 2007 Newsletter offers a glimpse of life at Elephant Nature Park during the rainy season, and celebrates the one-year anniversary of Medo's arrival. [Read more]
———— A Taste of Heaven: Recipes from Elephant Nature Park ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on August 9, 2007
At last! The cookbook from the Park is available for sale! Now you can make your favorite recipes at home and bring the sweet tastes of Thailand and memories of days with elephants — to your own table. [Read more]
———— In Loving Memory of Etu ————
Posted by Jodi Thomas on June 24, 2007
We are saddened to have to report the death of one of our mahouts due to a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 2nd. [Read more]
———— Massive Storm Hits the Park ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on June 15, 2007
In the final week of May, the park was hit with a powerful storm. Strong winds and light rain came on incredibly fast, catching all the people off guard. [Read more]
———— Lek Interviewed on May Lee Show ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on June 3, 2007
Lek has recently been interviewed by the May Lee Show, the first regional talk show with a focus on Asian women. [Read more]
———— May 2007 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on May 26, 2007
Our May 2007 Newsletter was released in celebration of Songkran, the Buddhist New Year. This issue features updates on the Park's new elephants (and new water buffalo!), gossip about a bit of ele-romance, and much more! [Read more]
———— ENF welcomes new Park Manager ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on May 12, 2007
Elephant Nature Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member to our team. Adjaan Toy, known professionally as Mr. Toy, has been named the new Park Manager of Elephant Nature Park. [Read more]
———— March 2007 Newsletter ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on March 13, 2007
Our March 2007 Newsletter, released celebration of Thailand's "Elephant Day" on the 13th, is packed with updates and stories about all of the Park's herd. [Read more]
———— Student Group Visit ————
Posted by Jeff Smith on February 8, 2007
Elephant Nature Park had the privilege of hosting a visit from International School Bangkok (ISB) on Thursday. ISB is a well renowned school based in Bangkok, demanding North American standards in education. [Read more]
———— Baby Cow Born at Park ————
Posted by Jessica McHugh on December 29, 2006
It was known that Brown Cow and White Cow had made several unauthorized visits to nearby farms where they met other cows. But what took place during these visits was unclear; that is, at least until the morning of September 24th. [Read more]
———— Holiday Newsletter 2006! ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on December 24, 2006
Seasons Greetings from Elephant Nature Foundation! Our 2006 Holiday newsletter is packed with the latest news and photos from Elephant Nature Park. [Read more]
———— An Important Announcement to Our Friends ————
Posted by Elephant Nature Foundation on September 20, 2006
On September 19th, military leaders staged a coup d'etat in Bangkok and overthrew Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. To date, there has been no violence in connection with this event. [Read more]
———— Children's Groups Visit the Park ————
Posted by Lek on September 16, 2006
Every year Elephant Nature Park provides this open day complimentary program for under-privileged Thai children (from young age to University age) to come to learn about the elephant in the park. [Read more]
———— Medo Helps Heal Mae Mai ————
Posted by Lek on September 12, 2006
When Thong Bai became sick Medo tried to help by offering whatever comfort she could give. She would often visit Mae Mai and Thong Bai at their shelter. [Read more]
———— My First Day at the Elephant Park ————
Posted by Amy Heaton on September 3, 2006
I got to wash an elephant in the river today, and feed a baby and its Mum with fruit. They are lucky here now, but apart from the babies, they are all broken, abused and being helped to be reborn. [Read more]
———— Mae Mai & Thong Bai: Unconditional Love ————
Posted by Lek on August 12, 2006
Mae Mai would munch grass and cane then pass the moist leaves for Thong Bai. They enjoyed over twenty months together as bosom friends. The depth of love and care they had for each other is hard for us to understand. [Read more]
———— Grandmother Elephant Passes Away ————
Posted by Lek on August 12, 2006
Late afternoon tears began rolling down Mae Mai's cheeks. At 3.35 pm the following day Thong Bai had passed away, thankfully with no pain. She just closed her eyes and rested forever. [Read more]
———— Magical 11 Days ————
Posted by Ilin Hsu on August 10, 2006
This is a trip that I had looked forward to for seven months. A 7-day stay turned into 11 days. I wish I could have stayed longer. If to describe my experience at the park in one word, it would be "magical"! [Read more]
———— Thong Bai's Amazing Survival ————
Posted by Lek on August 6, 2006
On early morning of Friday 29 July 06, at 4 am, park mahout Zorns, heard screaming from Thong Bai's best friend, Mae Mai. They found Thong Bai laying on the ground with Mae Mai desperately trying to lift Thong Bai with her head and trunk. [Read more]
———— The Rescue of Medo ————
Posted by Lek on July 6, 2006
We first saw Medo found in February and we couldn't believe that they still used her to work. But, when we looked into her eyes, we found that she is willing to live. [Read more]
———— Inspiring, Peaceful, Heartwarming ————
Posted by Sanne on May 12, 2006
Living here is amazing, an experience that is difficult to describe. A fantastic environment, great animals, inspiring people, beautiful stories. So incredibly peaceful. It is weird how fast you get used to someone or something, how fast you get attached to something or someone. [Read more]
———— Rescued Baby Elephant: Story Update ————
Posted by Lek on May 6, 2006
On 06 Jan 2006 we rescued a mother and baby elephant from a trekking camp. Both mother (Thong-Kham) and her baby arrived in very bad condition, the baby was born early born and arrived in the world under weight. [Read more]
