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The Elephant Nature Park has undergone many changes since then and has grown and is now home to 28 elephants of which 5 were rescued by EleAid.

It is still possible to sign up for the excellent two-week course, stay for a couple of nights or visit for an elephant conservation day. The elephants are allowed to live as natural lives as possible and watching them will take your breath away.
The best elephant experience for visitors to Thailand.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10468 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9818
However street elephants suffer the most terrible health problems, many are ill and drugged with amphetamines. The street begging is a racket played out at the elephant’s expense.
Please think twice and refuse to give the mahout money. If street begging with elephants stops being profitable it will stop.

If you are visiting Thailand and do want to have an elephant experience there are some much better alternatives. Email info@eleaid.com for more information.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9818