So wonderful these elephants are being saved

I'll never forget snuggling up to an elephant when I was in Thailand. Of course,the poor elephant was part of the tourism industry. We used to go to zoos wherever we travelled in the world. We enjoyed seeing the animals and it was a break from the overcrowded tourist hot spots.I think differently about going to zoos now.

👍 0% fee. Donations are tax-deductible. HELP SUPPORT ELEPHANT NATURE PARK + THE 5000+ RESCUED ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE! Elephant Nature Park is a rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand providing sanctuary to over 5000+ residents including 120 elephants who have been rescued from lives of abuse within the tourism industry. The park also provides a natural environment for buffalo, dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, horses, cows and many other animals. No one is turned away. WHY YOUR DONATION MATTERS: Elephant Rescues: It is very expensive to rescue an elephant. In addition to the cost of acquiring the elephant, there are also transportation and legal costs related to transfer of ownership for an elephant. These costs can, and often do, exceed $35,000. Land: Elephants require a lot of land to live as natural lives as possible. To continue rescuing old, abused, injured elephants, it is critical to acquire more land. When land is acquired, there are additional costs to build the infrastructure needed to support the elephants, caretakers, and volunteers. Operating Expenses: Elephant Nature Park operating expenses are generated from fees paid by visitors and volunteers who spend time at the park. However, these funds do not cover any extra expenses that inevitably arise on a regular basis. For example, when an elephant needs to be rescued, when an elephant requires additional veterinary care and medications, or when veterinary equipment is needed, the money required must be generated quickly from other sources. It costs $30 per day to feed 1 Elephant. No amount is too big or too small to have an impact. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible in the US.