Elephant Nature Park

[@blueangelsfan4072]

Thank you for posting a part of your wonderful and heart breaking journey! 🙇‍♀️🫂🕊💞♻️

[@ccharms60]

What a beautiful place!!!! God bless all the volunteers that showed the baby what it is to be loved before it passed 🥺 what a beautiful baby.....Oh how I would have loved to lay with, feed, and just shower him with love.❤❤❤ I'm sure every volunteer will never forget their experiences with all of the wonderful 🐘🐘🐘 Dare I say I'm a little jealous 🤭. Maybe 1 day I can go do my part crossed 🤞🏽When the man filming said he felt like he was standing on sacred ground I can totally understand😊😊😊

[@sasdigby9360]

This is one of the most beautiful clips I’ve watched. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

This little INOSENT elephant baby's seek after the motherly love is just BREAK ONE'S HEARTH ! and to see how much he is seeking love security and protection with the Guy and how he just goes closer and closer to him ... even seeing in the video is heartbreaking...

[@jodyhuston1516]

Oh... the baby elephant. So much was done for him, but truly a Mother's intimate care is best. I wonder what in the world made her reject him? Was it the forced breeding? Did she not want her baby to live in the world she knew? Was she not with other elephants and didn't realize what the pain of childbirth meant ? Baby was in this life only a short time. But what hearts he moved and will move with this video. Thank you, little one. God's love be with you, and your Mother.

[@feradivinci1891]

I loved this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisalovering1936]

I’m in tears😥 the poor baby didn’t survive how sad😓 💔 loved this 💖🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🥰

[@Dnvr8083]

😥😢😭

[@jodyhuston1516]

I can't thank you enough for showing this to us. I may never get to be in Elephant Nature Park, but I always will love elephants and advocate for them. Thank you, wonderful people of ENP. If all who love elephants do their small part, it will make a tsunami of love and hope in the world that can't help but to change their lives for the better. God bless the elephants !

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

There are 2 sanctuaries I truly want to visit and support and this being one of them. The happiness I see in these elephants just brings tears to my eyes. The years of hardship and cruelty they have had to endure in their lives is unreal but to know that Lek and her amazing team have done what they can to rescue these beautiful intelligent creatures so they can live the remaining years of their lives in happiness and safety is incredible. It’s not the most glamorous of vacations I’m sure but it’s gotta be one of the most satisfying moments you could ever experience.

[@catzback7]

H. E. R. D. With Adine and Sunshine the Albino Elephant, Lek w/Eli Flex and of course the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. All Steller carers of our Elephants ❤️

[@Dnvr8083]

​@@catzback7And Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (Samburu Community)

[@catzback7]

Join me in giving a thumbs down to any video you see that has elephants in it with chains on their ankles. Either they roam free or we don't enjoy them. I heard China is not going to import Ivory anymore. And we have drones out there watching the Ellie's in the bush the future looks bright because of everyone that supports these beautiful creatures.

[@crystalyana9533]

HEY LEK!! JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW I THINK YOU ARE AN AMAZING,,BEAUTIFUL HUMAN-BEING!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK THAT YOU DO FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL MAJESTIC CREATURES!! YOUR DEFINITELY A BLESSING!!! GOD BROKE THE MOLD WHEN HE MADE YOU!!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@yuhongcui1252]

I cried so hard while I saw the guy who made the video. I love elephants so much, and by thinking about how much they still suffer from being tortured and abused by "human beings" makes me heartbroken. I don't call the ones who abuse the elephants human beings, because they are NOT, they do not have hearts. I want to work for Lek some day, hopefully soon enough.

[@deannaadkins9212]

Good luck

[@dipikapatel6223]

You cried because you are kind person

[@emmiefeng6481]

Same feeling, that is why I keep watching all kinds of videos to support people helping elephants

[@Dune137]

I feel exactly the same. It breaks my heart.

[@nobody-cx5ss]

ดูกี่ครั้งก็ร้องไห้ตลอด สงสารลูกช้างมากๆ เรารักสัตว์.

[@carolynminter7839]

I don't think I can ever forget who much love these Elephants need. I pray they will always find it. Thank you Lek. I hope to meet you one day and be able to show these beautiful animals all the love I have in me for them!*

[@CapitalistLover]

God bless these people for their love and caring of these beautiful elephants.

[@elizabethvieira7688]

My husband and I went for our honeymoon 2 weeks ago and this place is truly magical. We have already decided that we will be going back for our 2-year anniversary

[@Josaline100]

I am so sorry the baby died, I feel for you both. On a lighter side, your adventure and experience that you have both shared with us here is delightful and heartfelt. Thank you for uploading this lovely film.

[@ovh992]

What is amazing is how Lek changed your life intentionally. She knew that by having you help with the baby elephant it would change your life for the better. She is so generous and smart to give you that experience. She gave you a beautiful gift.

[@googlepeace]

ELEPHANTS ARE NOT WIDGETS. God Bless the Volunteers and Founders of Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. #TOURIST #Thailand #Respect #Elephants #AnimalCruelty #LOVE :) Thank you Lek. Thank you Lek. Thank you Lek!

[@elaineeklund6290]

googlepeace

[@m.r.browning2065]

9:58 Just so we're clear, Thailand isn't a "developing" country. In fact, it's existed as a civilization far, far longer than any Western civilization. I've been visiting this spectacular land for decades now, since childhood, during summer vacations.

[@crystalyana9533]

This is a dream of mine!!! Working with these beautiful majestic creatures!!!! ❤️

[@catzback7]

How can we start you on your dream? I've heard some people get the job just by volunteering. If I had the free time, I certainly would be volunteering. Endeavor to persevere your dreams..we get one life.

[@michaelharrison9428]

This place is indeed heaven! Was there 3 weeks ago and we all loved it Great video- thanks

[@italiantraditionalcatholic2390]

Actually..it isn't

[@everyheartsvoice194]

@@italiantraditionalcatholic2390 why so

[@katerinakemp5701]

@@italiantraditionalcatholic2390 how so, explain yourself.

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

What's the baby going 2 do, when they all leave. It's eyes look strange. It's mama abandoned it. I'm disappointed w/ the mama. I hope she starts to love & care 4 her baby.

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

I hope i get the opportunity 2 goTHERE.

[@AussieFIag]

One of the better videos of visiting and helping the elephants. Well done guys . 👍🏻🐘❤️

[@dakotablue52]

This is a wonderful documentary broadcast of this Sanctuary..the look in your eyes as you came upon them really spoke to the depth of how it touches everyone that realizes using them for logging, hauling, tourism is a shame. Zoos themselves are changing too- we went to the Philadelphia Zoo and you booked a few hours with a small group and helped feeding and cleaning- no more big crowds, loud noises, security - it was good to see how we are changing as we allow these wild animals their rights to dignity and respect. Here in New England I go on a Whale Watches every year, and I cried the first time I saw how gentle, graceful and curious - how they accept us. Thank You for your Volunteering!

[@dietmarheine9033]

Brillant, powerful, emotional - a great view! A great experience! Thank you Elephant Nature Park for all the amazing work you do!!!

[@manueljoe978]

Wow what a great lady, how loving elephants, I salute to her.

[@bearpolar4902]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I also went to Elephant Nature Park the other day. A human being destroyed an elephant. So we must compensate human elephants. I would like to save as many elephants as possible. May everyone's power save many elephants.

[@colkirman288]

Lek you are an amazing human being,I love what you all do,wish there more love in the world.

[@qkenihan]

This was amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@bgfarm9729]

ผมคนไทยฟังภาษากฤษไม่ค่อยรู้เรื่องแต่ผมรู้สึกดีใจที่มีชาวต่างชาติมาเที่ยวมาเยี่ยมปางช้างแห่งนี้รู้ขอบคุณแทนคนไทยหลายๆคนที่รักช้าง​ ถึงแม้ที่นี้คนไทยจะไปน้อย​ ผมเป็นคนหนึ่งถ้ามีโอกาสก็อยากไปครับ​ เพราะที่นี้แตกต่างจากปางช้างที่อื่นอย่างเห็นได้ชัด​

[@shiboof]

FANTASTIC film. Thank you so much for sharing this. Wonderful, and so real.

[@catherinel2288]

I love all of the emotion shown in this video. I know if I was there I would be crying, too. Crying for: what the elephants have lost at the hands of humans, what they have now thanks to Lek and others, and at my opportunity to interact with the elephants in any way possible. Also great to see the volunteers helping prepare food and clean up dung. I don't think I've seen that kind of "behind the scenes" perspective of Elephant Nature Park. Great video all around.

[@vizlavoman9287]

God bless Lek and her tireless workers.

[@dianagonzalez8180]

👏🏻 Awesome many blessings to all!

[@IlGattonero13]

On their way to the sanctuary the passengers watch as mahouts ride their elephants on the road and direct them with bull hooks. A grim reminder of what elephant preservationists are up against. Thanks so much for posting.

[@bachtran5533]

I love all animals.. God bless the people who care.. Thank you Soooooo much 🐘❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@CH-qy3sl]

This video is beautiful and profound. Thank you for sharing.

[@orangeorange2819]

ขอบคุณคะ...ที่เข้ามาเมืองไทย มาดูแลช้างด้วยกัน

[@bobvoorhees4698]

*what a beautiful place let God Bless you for all the love and care of these. Special animals

[@florenceflowers]

brings back such emotional and profound memories...great video!

[@somsaks2001]

The high lite of this video is a baby elephant. Watching this video sometimes I couldn't hold back my tears, it kept pouring. If the baby elephant can talk he might have said " Thank you very much, human friends, you're the greatest friend I ever wanted at a time like this. You can be both my mommy and daddy. Even though my time on this mother earth is so short, but your loving care will continue to next life and many more after that. So long pal will be seeing you again next life! .......Many thanks from Thai Elephants"......In Buddhism, we believe that all things in nature are connected. This life is human and the next life could be animals. That's why in real life sometimes we can see some wild animals approaching us without fear for their life. Whether true or not I leave it for you people to judge. Even though if it is nonsense, but there is one thing for sure we as a human can't deny only LOVE can heal the wound!

[@shradhasaraogi8916]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us.. Really at the end we all are one and connected..Unconditional love and giving respect to animals is what called humanity...

[@chargraveline2308]

Excellent video! Your documentation of the holiday is so descriptive...am glad that you both got to enjoy such a special time!

[@colettenevin5917]

I only spent a day here at the Elephant Nature Park and can say to everyone young and old, that even a short day visit will change your life. Lek is an amazing person and her work here so special.... Great video guys, thanks for sharing your very special experiences. Please please, everyone, educate yourself before coming to Thailand - elephants should not be doing tricks or giving rides - come here instead. You won't regret it, honestly!

[@jirapornsamui935]

หมาแสนรู้

[@สมหญิงรักเล่น]

@@jirapornsamui935 SHUT UP !

[@nobpawanwongaksorn6831]

I really loved your video. I've been there already on May 2015. It's amazing place.

[@magalicruz4068]

Nobpawan Wongaksorn where elephants are exploited. That is no sanctuary.

[@evelynjoyce]

+Magali Cruz Why are you trolling?

[@kMeijer]

@ MissMewProductions I’m so grateful for this clip. I’ve watch it and have shared it with many. It does a wonderful job of allowing folks to vicariously experience the sanctuary. Maybe someday...

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Thank you for posting this video. I definitely want to do this! I've been considering a volunteer program, and after watching this video I know where to go. I have to admit that I cried during the scenes of the baby elephant. I'm profoundly sad that he didn't make it. May he find a loving herd in Eternity. I hope all elephants, everywhere, are happy and free. 💕🐘💕

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

let me guess you never did it!

[@saragarcia1129]

Gorgeous documentary of your experience

[@ericlakota1847]

The lady who runs the place is amazing seen few documentry of her stared years ago she is beutifull lady best friends of elophents Glade she is thriving may GOD BLESS HER and her famaly with all funds she needs

[@georgescottadventures_and_7258]

good job peoples,so glad to see this happen,god bless you all and the animals too

[@yoshkomatsumoto4301]

Love the video! Beautiful work!. It made me cry...I'm planning to volunteer at this place next summer. Thank you!

[@denisemontgomery5600]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Gave the best insight into what goes on behind the scenes. Kudos to the volunteers who work so hard!!!!🐘🐘🐘

[@Galaxywolf416]

I was supposed to go...my health has deteriorated. Ty so very much for sharing as i feel i got to "assist" a bit. I know it had to hurt tremendously when the little one didn't make.....but it wasn't because you didn't give it the very best care, the very best love possible.

[@natchareeyak.684]

Thank you for you love these elephants. From🇹🇭

[@samanthav8728]

OMG! When I go, I hope&pray there’s someone like you both! Pure joy you brought! Amazing video!23:40 was so precious to me!

[@cherylrobbearts8041]

Oh I had so hoped you would say baby made it. Heartbroken. Also, the cruelty cases you highlighted should be seen by the masses. This has to end. These amazing animals deserve so much better. You are a gifted story teller.

[@tnxchanal4729]

ทั่นี่คือสวรรค์ของคนและสัตว์เพราะพวกผ่านเวลานรกมาตลอดชีวิตเมื่อนางฟ้ามาโปรด พวกเขามีที่พึ่งทางกายและใจ ที่นี่คือ สวนสวรรค์ เนเจอรัล ปาร์ค

[@makbedah5999]

These are honourable and respectable American people who care so much for the abandoned baby elephant by its maternal love.

[@avrilcrisp30]

A beautiful and inspirational video. It was as if I was there with you all. A very good job. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.

[@lanng1498]

Happy tears 👍🤗😘❤️

[@jaleeseGreen]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm heading there in February, and this made me so excited!

[@doveheydon2906]

Elephant nature park... Mark you are an Angel, baby loves you. Blessings be Yours Maylene

[@tayafarahat9067]

this is genius, i hope you enjoyed your stay there, i would really love to visit,i have a huge love for animals, elephants especially, i love how they never forget, and how they grieve like we do , they're simply majestic and beautiful creatures :)

[@susbedoo]

Don't know why I get emotional seeing these gentle giants

[@2dasimmons]

The BABY IS LOVING THAT ATTENTION. So sweet. Baby loves massage:-)

[@eakanitsw3102]

Love this video. I'm from Thailand and no have business about nature park. FOR some people have negative post. You know about Kor-Sub-Chang words? Did you know about Pa-Kam-Chang words? Chang-ban words? Chang-Pah words? I know what about petting zoo and sanctuary. This place is heaven 100% and very good for the old elephant, elephant getting abused, elephant disabled and useless elephant. What happened? When they useless? You know? All elephant in nature park. Thailand call "Chang-ban". "Chang-ban" live together with humans long time and can't alive in the forest. You negative post meanwhile you stay at the hemisphere. For some people if you have knowledge about elephant problem in Thailand not enough, please stop negative post for nature park.

[@nikkithruthelookingglass183]

I know this post is old but, you sound like an amazing spirit, NOT just for elephants but ALL ANIMALS, LOVE UR COMMENT

[@MrBoston135]

Amen .Amen means ...I believe and so be it.

[@teachyou9779]

Well said.

[@onestrangeanimal3212]

I absolutely loved this video! It brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. I want to visit this place so much! Please dear body, get well so I can do it!

[@Mac-ly4dr]

It’s so touching, baby elephant is so cute, I wish I could visit this place day or another, they live with the elephant as a family

[@TheLostLemurian]

This is a fantastic video, and thank you for making it in memory of the baby elephant. Giselle and Cody are friends of mine and they have written a very moving blog post about his death.

[@rachelw821]

This video is lovely. You are an incredibly talented video maker and very entertaining as a host. Seriously, maybe you already are in your home country, but I could see you as a host on good morning america or something! Lol! Seriously. Very good! Thank you for sharing this lovely video with all of us!! And your relationship with your husband is adorable. Really great. Blessings.

[@elizabethvieira7688]

Magali Cruz will put a negative reply under every positive comment here. She will say she has been to ENP & knows about this sanctuary, but she is lying and ignorant of everything related to it. I've been myself and witnessed the elephants they've saved from horrible lives, and participated in their programs to help elephants owned by others in Thailand so they are happy and healthy. All of the money they make from people who want to pet/bathe/feed the elephants (instead of alternative cruel activities like riding/watching them paint or dance/etc) is used to save more elephants and spread their positive business model to others with elephants. The reality is that there aren't enough safe forest areas for all of the elephants in tourism, so humane tourism is the answer. However, ENP has purchased several thousand acres that have been planted for a few decades and when it is ready, they will begin releasing some elephants back into the wild.

[@fairybits]

+Elizabeth Vieira Why are you watching her so intently to be aware that she posts negative comments every time? Chuckles.

[@elizabethvieira7688]

It's an easy observation if you pay attention. I had to scroll past a lot of them to get to where I had to type. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you've read this, then that means many others have as well. Mission accomplished :)

[@fairybits]

Elizabeth Vieira I do not scroll to find fault, as apparently you are apt to do. But you sure made a quick,harsh judgement of somebody without seeing any of their other posts. So MISSION FAILED. As usual.

[@elizabethvieira7688]

Ditto. Have a great day :)

[@CBJAMPA]

Good job guys! I could feel the fun you had! Great video!

[@patriciadavis5939]

Fabulous documentary. Loved every second. Made my heart all the way to my back feel so wonderful.

[@talljade]

Such a lovely short film! I'm extremely envious of your experience and hope to visit the Park for myself in the future! x

[@samanthav8728]

I've watched this video so many times! I adore your spirit and awe seeing these majestic creatures! I hope life is treating you well! Love and Light!

[@ladysblues1]

It's so wonderful to see tears of love for this little one. He deserves that. This was one of the most wonderful videos of ENP that I have watched. Thank you for sharing this special time. xoxo

[@robbie8142]

Why do I get the feeling the nature parks are looking after themselves rather than the elephants. Nice to see SOME happy eles and as a p.s. the tourists!

[@MindfulWanderlust]

Loved your Video Mark! It brought back such fond memories. We just left the park today for the last time (at least for a while). It's funny the way life works when you let it flow. We went for 1 week and stayed for 7 months!! We love you both and look forward to seeing you very soon!

[@laladathailand8111]

Jag kan se vad ni gör. Det tog mig till tårar.🥺🥺❤💞🐘🐘🙏🙏. Jag kan se hur många elefanter de älskar alla ni.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Thanks gentlemen for posting this. Enjoyed very much.

[@SPDATA1]

Pure Love!❤🐘

[@ckzf1842]

Oh that little rejected baby elephant , I had tears in my eyes ...

[@PeepersChameleon]

I've watched this video several times, I cry each time. Lovely video and heartwarming :)

[@ranjanpradhan322]

So very very very nature beauty amazing and wonderful video sir

[@MsManeldias]

I love the Elephants so very dearly. They are gentle giants and such an intelligent beings. How ever I noticed that the mahout who was walking the Elephant while sitting on his back, very ruthlessly used the BULL HOOK to turn the poor elephants head around. Such practices must be stopped with NO EXEMPTIONS. That is utterly cruel and unethical.

[@magalicruz4068]

Manel Dias this is not a sanctuary but a petting zoo for money. Why would a sanctuary need a mahout? People are easily fooled.

[@evelynjoyce]

+Manel Dias However, you did not see this at the elephant sanctuary. If you're going to post comments, please explain yourself and not give the impression you saw this at the ENP. Elephants on the highways being ridden are not part of the ENP. Stop being a fucking troll.

[@evelynjoyce]

+Magali Cruz You are not a human being. You are a lying troll.

[@MsManeldias]

evelynjoyce WHO ARE YOU ? to tell me that I have NOT seen this type at an Elephant Sanctuary? I have traveled the world extensively plus have contributed my time and energy at 2 beautiful major Sanctuaries in Sri Lanka & in Thailand. What else do you know about me? More over You listen carefully what these people comments about saying in this very same video as well, that it is completely and totally NOT Necessary to exploit these Magnificent animals, instead they should be given the due Respect, without Hurting and inflicting them in any manner. That one ways of inflicting these Elephants are of using the Bull Hooks. it does not matter they are within the ENP or walking elsewhere using Bull hooks to inflict them is totally not necessary. Then again I too ask you the same question which you ask me,...please explain yourself and not give the rude remarks to others when you give your incorrect absurd opinions on public commenting pages. Finally please keep your stinking foul filthy mouth to yourself. That precisely shows your TRUE Colors. That is why you keep hiding your face from the public.

[@melanieblake2689]

I'm a big fan of Elifants Too every time I see a video on KZbin I just Melt there so beautiful to watch I wish I was there

[@IsaureVita]

J’aurai voulu rencontrer une personne qui a fait ce bénévolat. Celui là particulièrement 🎉. 11 années après, comment ressentent ils cette incroyable expérience ? Merci pour votre volonté, générosité, votre humour . Le couple d’étudiants vétérinaires. Qu’etes vous devenus les uns et les autres ❤ .

[@rafaelrodriguez5310]

WELL MADE VIDEO, I LOVED IT! GREAT JOB TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!

[@sindaps7294]

thank you so much for this video, and to the memory of baby elephant. Love to all

[@riotstars]

Love the video! You have made an amazing film with all volunteer’s feeling. As for me being Thai still couldn’t get any chances to do the same kind of these things as you guys just did to our elephants. Thank you very much from my heart ❤️🙏🏻

[@Dnvr8083]

R.I.P. Darling Baby Elephant, Little Angel! I will never forget you!❤🩶👶🐘🥀

[@darilynadams7281]

Wonderful. I hope the baby grew up well.

[@2dasimmons]

BLESS YOU SIR< WHOEVER YOU ARE.

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

OMG 2:19 I just saw a mahout riding on the back of his elephant! Lek doesn't allow that at ENP. If I'd been there I'd have shouted at him to get down. It was only a young Elie. He'll injure her back!

[@gabe-po9yi]

Rebekah Legion SundayGirlJournals Yeah, what was that about, I wonder.

[@katerinakemp5701]

@@gabe-po9yi trekking companies go through the park, but they are not the ENP ellies strictly no riding policy, or bull hooks. There are a number of vids with ellies being ridden with tourists from the trekking companies which can be seen in the background.

[@Seedsinarizona]

I loved your video. I am heading to ENP with a friend in April. I've been following LEK for nearly 3 years now. Your video had me laughing and in tears. I just spend a day with Patara Elephant Farm, and although completely different that ENP, still the elephants and mahouts were treated with respect. I'm looking forward to my weeks stay with LEK!!

[@oldsoulchild]

hey Ivy, im going in april too, maybe see you there :-)

[@oldsoulchild]

hi glad to hear back from you , sadly i'll have left by the time you go. I plan to be there from the 5th but I cant get on to the option that's in the video, if I go I have to go on the journey to freedom option. im not sure about that one....although I know it will also be amazing

[@magalicruz4068]

oldsoul child This is not a sanctuary but a petting zoo for money.

[@oldsoulchild]

have you been Magali Cruz?

[@evelynjoyce]

+Magali Cruz You are a liar.

[@Carloslee321]

New sub from phils... thanks for showing this to us

[@sherrysherry6113]

I am happy to see you guys are having fun! I came to Chiengmai but not this place long time ago, miss it!

[@sittichaitipsom8955]

Thanks to you very much.

[@knothead35]

I do have a serious question. if you watch the video, at the 2:19 mark, there is clearly someone riding the elephant in the background. it is clearly on ENP property. I would love to visit this place, but am afraid that something is not as it seems. also, when the elephants were running away, why were they running, but more importantly, why were they stopped? It seems that ENP has a lot of land for the elephants to roam, but maybe they aren't allowed to? wouldn't elephants go eat grass on their own if allowed to roam freely? why cut grass to bring to them? I have obviously not been there, and I DO trust the people that have been, but I think these are valid questions that should be asked before I can fully support this sanctuary. The other poster does have a point in saying that it feels more like a petting zoo. it seems the elephants are kept near the volunteers with food to make them enjoy the experience more. I know this is a thousand times better than their previous lives, but it also seems that they are being orchestrated. I really didn't care that they are lead down to the water for people to throw water on them. I'd just as soon just sit on the riverbank and watch them in the water on their own. however, my main issue was seeing the mahout riding the elephant. Also, when they were showing the mother of the abandoned elephant (again, obviously on ENP property), she was wearing a chain on her left front leg. these things greatly concern me and I'm not trying to bad mouth this sanctuary, I just want answers. thank you

[@knothead35]

the chained elephant part is at 21:59 and 22:10 in the video

[@googlepeace]

+knothead35 I believe that chained elephant was the newly rescued traumatized mother that rejected her premature newborn. The animal is clearly dazed. I believe that you saw their best efforts to keep that elephant safe and as near to her child as possible without risking injury to the infant. The ridden elephants were very likely not on the property but on the boundary or road to the park ... be skeptical, but in the big picture, they are definitely doing more good than harm by educating all of us to take care of our dominion, mother earth and all her bounty, above and below.

[@knothead35]

+googlepeace . I agree that they do more harm than good, however, the elephant that is being ridden is not on a road outside the park. it is clearly on ENP property. walking across the middle of the park...the grassy area. I just don't understand why the elephant is being ridden when they are so against it. again, I know this is a good organization, but I DO think they should answer to these types of questions as there are many people who bad mouth them because other organizations masquerade as ENP and THOSE organizations DO allow elephants to be ridden.

[@knothead35]

+googlepeace please watch the video for yourself. I'm curious to see what you think about the person riding the elephant. it most definitely was not on a road or perimeter of the park

[@googlepeace]

+knothead35 OK, I will, if you promise to find out if the baby elephant survived and then please report back with the baby's name and data. Perhaps you could start with contacting the veterinarians Emily and Ryan (min. 9:45). Darling knothead, Let's "Be Real," what is the intention of this video? These tourist volunteers paid all of $170 to go there, and I know that I couldn't afford to feed one elephant for even half a day. I believe that the INTENTION is to have a safe place for animals and to encourage people to THINK about animal rights and global responsibility. We ALL have to change the way we view animals. We have to ask ourselves, what can I do? what can I do? what can I do today?! Here I live in an urban suburb with a half-million close neighbors. What can I do?! So... I CHOOSE. I CHOOSE to pray for the earth and all life. I CHOOSE make a daily intention of gratitude. In deep admiration and for the love of all here on the planet, the elephant, I CHOOSE vegan. Oh, and once every four years, I CHOOSE to comment on KZbin with a complete stranger... but nahhh.... I CHOOSE to love you and like my mama says "You can't do anything about that." :) Peace!

[@toastmoore4154]

what an awesome place for elephants

[@internetpeople6113]

Can you imagine hoards of people lining up to wash you and feed you? I want to come back as an elephant and live in Elephant Nature Park in my next life.

[@elizabethczepiel5220]

The look of awe and wonder on your face says it all! Fantastic video, thank you! Only curious but could you tell us why the elephants starting running, please?

[@GoodLife-cj2bn]

Elizabeth Czepiel >> l think the Elephants had differences hurting backgrounds so sometimes it's depend on the mood of elephants in each day.

[@sujathakumar5051]

They are not wild they are also kids they are also longing for affection and care as that of human beings these trainers are truely marvelous