Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, Hua Hin

I volunteer in this place for almost a year now. Elephants are well taken care of and are living a happy life. All they do whole day is eat and go for a walk (a few barebacks if people request for it). Soon, the foundation will stop offering riding activity. Visit Hutsadin and choose the walking + education activity!

A really unique and wonderful experience for the entire family. Walking the elephants in the bush, feeding and bathing them and learning about them in general was a great way to spend our morning. Knowledgeable, dedictated and courteous staff, mainly volunteers. You leave there feeling like you've contributed to something meaningful and making a difference for these poor rescued animals.

A refuge for elephants rescued from poor conditions (often from less scrupulous tourism operators), funded largely by revenue raised from visitors to the foundation (entry fees, sale of souvenirs, donations etc). For a small fee you can take an elephant for a walk around the park, then wash him/her down afterwards. Then meet cheeky Song Kram, the youngest resident (10yo), & if she likes you, she'll give you a cuddle (& maybe a kiss). Nice place, they are good to the elephants, & the elephants are fun to be around as a result. Only 10min drive ftom Hua Hin beach. Definately worth a visit.

My visit did not feel wow or ok. We were in and out in less then 1h, me being 2000 bht lighter. Ok we did get some free gifts and we did meet elephants but still not make me feel happy. The guide was to pushy and it looked like everything did need to go in a hurry. Even we were the only persons there and i had not the impression they get/got many more today. I think the elephants are chained all day until a visitor comes. From what i understand they need to be or they will run into the "garden" where they stay for the night. But i think thats very boring. Specialy for the 2 oldest ones. Think they have no walk all day. I have seen better sanctuaries where the elephants walk around all day. I'm sorry but i cant recommend this tour even it is for benefit of the animals.

Very elephant friendly as many have been rescued. Very friendly and informative staff. Most tours are done by an English speaking volunteer.