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Thai Elephant Conservation Center

Km. 28-29 Lampang - Chiang Mai Highway | Wiang Tan, Hang Chat, Lampang 52190, Thailand
*66-054-2478
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Lampang
4.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveller Description: Thai Elephant Conservation Center was founded by the Forest Industry organization in 1992 to honor birthday of Royal Priness located in Hang Chat... more »
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Sherwood Park, Alberta
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

After researching the plethora of elephant camps disguised as conservation projects, we attended the Conservation Center utilizing Pooh Eco Trekking as our guide. This government owned initiative is set apart from other projects as it is obvious it is monitored and regulated. A typical day’s agenda includes watching elephants bathing, a short demonstration of their training program, a tour of... More

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Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The show is cute and the elephant Mahmuts (trainers) are very friendly. You can stay here overnight in rustic accommodations. Price is very good and the family that provides meals are super friendly and helpful. You can take a two day elephant trainer course there. The two people we met who were doing it were having a blast. You can... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Fantastic experience. The guys are really friendly and chatty and you automatically feel more relaxed. My elephant was a 7 year old female called Pabou, a beautiful animal! Nervous at first but 10 minutes in I was fine. It was roughly an 1hr 30min all round journey, they take you down to the river where you can bathe with your... More

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Nashua
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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We are a family of four: Mom, Dad, and two small girls. We were staying northeast of Chiang Mai and left our hotel at 7am on a weekday via our own rented car. It took us about one hour to get to the Center, half on country roads and half on a four-lane highway. It is an easy drive from... More

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London
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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I recommend taking a two day training course, as you get enough experience of the place without staying too long. Three days is good too I guess, as you get to familiarise with your elephant even more. The place is quite easily reachable from Lampang or Chiang Mai, although it's on a highway so you will need a private car... More

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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156 reviews 156 reviews
Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
157 helpful votes 157 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

In our tour through Northern Thailand our group stopped at both the elephant hospital and the elephant conservation center. It should be noted that they are not affiliated with one another. The hospital's sole purpose is the treatment and care of sick and injured elephants. I didn't see a separate place to comment, so in general the hospital is good... More

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South San Francisco, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Unlike some other Elephant centers, this one is more geared towards the Elephants well being and less of a show. More

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Cahors
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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The park is quite big and buses are provided to help get around. The hospital seemd full of rescued elephants and there were quite a few baby elephants to see as well. The elephant washing is fun especially if Thai school kids are present. And the elephant show is nicely presented without being overdone. Thanks to a helpful employee we... More

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Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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Best 3 days of my life! Such a magnificent place where elephants and their mahouts live in harmony educating the public about the welfare of elephants. We did the 3 day VIP course and enjoyed every minute of it. Didn't want to leave. Will be returning some day soon............... More

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Seattle, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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Don't miss this activity! Of course, most people will go to Thailand and ride elephants, but the conservation center offers so much more. History, culture and first hand experience understanding elephants and what their purpose is. My friend and I attended a tour for $50 which included a ride, lunch, and a half day visit to the center. We arrived... More

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