{"id":2534,"date":"2026-09-04T18:52:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2534"},"modified":"2026-10-28T22:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:16:05","slug":"ejs-phuket-feed-me","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/product\/ejs-phuket-feed-me\/","title":{"rendered":"<span class=\"notranslate\" translate=\"no\">Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feed Me Experience<\/span> (Elephant feeding 1 hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp-desc\">\r\n<p class=\"trp-lead\">One hour is all you need. This program allows you to directly feed rescued elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Camp in Phuket and relax with a refreshing drink. It is ideal for those with tight schedules or those with young children who find long itineraries burdensome.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trp-audit-box\"><strong>Before you book<\/strong>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Transport is not included<\/strong> \u2014 Please come directly to the camp you chose when booking (Kathu or Thalang). If you need transport, please book \"Feed Me Premium with Transfer\" instead.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Passport number required<\/strong> \u2014 Please give us your passport number when you book; it is needed for the insurance.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Booking deadline<\/strong> \u2014 Please book by 17:00 Thailand time the day before your visit.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours<\/strong> \u2014 Kathu Camp is open from 09:00 to 16:00, and Thalang Camp is open from 09:00 to 15:00. Please select your estimated arrival time when making a reservation and arrive at least 10 minutes before your chosen time.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Cancellations and changes<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Free cancellation up to 2 days before your visit, with no fee.<\/strong> After that, no changes, cancellations or refunds are possible.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>When we accept cancellations<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Please send cancellations during TripRAON business hours, 08:00-17:00 Thailand time.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Age and pricing<\/strong> \u2014 Adults are 11 years of age or older, and children are 4 to 10 years of age. Infants aged 3 years or younger are free.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc9a<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Great for<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Travellers with only one day in Phuket<\/strong> \u2014 Fit it in after a morning spent elsewhere.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Families with young children<\/strong> \u2014 Nobody gets into the water, so nobody gets wet.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Anyone who wants to meet elephants without the mud<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Visitors driving their own car or scooter<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\u2728<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Highlights<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li>Hand-feed rescued elephants<\/li>\r\n<li>The guide explains the story of each individual elephant.<\/li>\r\n<li>Photograph the elephants freely, up close<\/li>\r\n<li>A complimentary drink at the cafe afterwards<\/li>\r\n<li>No elephant riding, no shows - an ethical sanctuary with ACES Gold accreditation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Camps \u00b7 How to get there<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\n<li><strong>Kathu Camp<\/strong> \u2014 Close to hotels in Patong \u00b7 Kathu \u00b7 Karon \u00b7 Kata \u00b7 Kamala \u00b7 Phuket Town \u00b7 Chalong \u00b7 Rawai \u00b7 Nai Harn. Sessions start every hour on the hour from 09:00 to 16:00. <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=4289450082827745136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thalang Camp<\/strong> \u2014 Close to hotels around Bang Tao \u00b7 Laguna \u00b7 Surin \u00b7 Nai Thon \u00b7 Nai Yang \u00b7 Mai Khao \u00b7 Phuket Airport. Sessions start every hour on the hour from 09:00 to 15:00. <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=11759714602699007738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Both camps cost the same<\/strong> \u2014 When making a reservation, please choose a camp close to your accommodation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport is not included<\/strong> \u2014 Please come directly to the camp you chose and arrive 10 minutes before your start time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Itinerary<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li>Arrive at Elephant Jungle Cafe and hear the programme briefing<\/li>\r\n<li>Say hello to the elephants and hand-feed them<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn about elephant behaviour and hear their stories<\/li>\r\n<li>Free time for photographs<\/li>\r\n<li>A complimentary drink at the cafe<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span><span class=\"tt\">What's included and not included<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Included<\/strong> \u2014 Elephant feeding \u00b7 1 free drink \u00b7 Guide \u00b7 Travel insurance<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Not included<\/strong> \u2014 Return transport \u00b7 Meals \u00b7 Personal expenses \u00b7 Guide gratuity (optional)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udf92<\/span><span class=\"tt\">What to bring and things to note<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Passport number (for insurance)<\/strong> \u00b7 Hat \u00b7 Sunscreen \u00b7 Insect repellent<\/li>\r\n<li>The programme runs even in heavy rain, and there are no cancellations or refunds because of the weather.<\/li>\r\n<li>Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/li>\r\n<li>Every interaction with the elephants is guided by an experienced keeper.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>No elephant riding, no shows<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an ethical elephant sanctuary with ACES Gold accreditation.<\/strong> We never make an elephant do anything against its will.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group sizes change from day to day<\/strong> \u2014 They depend on the programme, the camp assigned, and how many elephants and visitors there are that day.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Tell us in advance<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, limited mobility, are pregnant, or have any symptoms that could be contagious, please tell us when you book.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc18<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Compare with other elephant programs<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-me\/\"><strong>1 hour of feeding<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 No vehicle \u00b7 No water activities \u00b7 \u0e3f750<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-me-premium\/\"><strong>Feeding with return transport, 1 hour 30 minutes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Watch the elephants bathe \u00b7 \u0e3f1,300<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-and-shower\/\"><strong>Feeding + Rain Shower 1 hour 30 minutes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Rain shower \u00b7 \u0e3f1,700<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-half-day\/\"><strong>Half-day experience, 3 hours<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Mud spa and bath \u00b7 1 meal \u00b7 \u0e3f2,500<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-walk-with-elephants\/\"><strong>6 hours of full-day jungle trekking<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Mud spa and bath \u00b7 Meals included \u00b7 Ages 7 and up \u00b7 \u0e3f5,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 1-hour experience of hand-feeding elephants. 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