Elephant Village Pattaya

Elephant Village Pattaya

Elephant Village One of the most ancient and original attractions in Pattaya that has been well-known for long time since Pattaya becomes one of the world's most attractive holiday destinations. It's not only the attraction that gathers up most elephants in Pattaya but it also the longest and oldest establishment in Pattaya history. 

Elephant Village Pattaya established since 1973

Elephant Village was established in 1973, the oldest and longest standing elephant village in Pattaya. Its main objective in the beginning is to help those elephant suffering injuring from either human action or hard working. Another important reason is to provide them habitat since the forest which is their real home has been destroying by human. 

These magnificent size creatures are well-taken care of since then before it become a tourist attraction. Not only just experience wildlife animal, every entrance fee is forwarded to be used for these elephant foods and medication. Since the village isn't a company focusing on making profit and has never been supported by any government organizations, sometime is very tough for the owner to cover all the bills incurred along the management.

Not only having fun experiencing or doing activities with elephants such as riding, performing, an taking picture but also there are many activities such as cow-cart riding, zoological experiencing, daily cultural show by professional performers, and ancient living demonstration zone. 

Daily show is 4 rounds

12.30,13.30,17.30,18.30

After the show ends, taking pictures with performers is welcome. You can be sure to have great picture home. They all are nice and well train of making you happy and how to pose professionally in front of camera.  

Moreover, the elephant village has recently added a quite adventure activity of ATV excursion to allow tourists exploring through greenery environment route. A great selection of souvenirs also prepared for those who want to bring back home cute present home for their loved one. 

Since doing this needs a lot of responsibility, sacrifice, and huge amount of money to maintain and running it, especially providing enough food for the elephants. Let's get to know who is the guy behind this successful works. 

 This gentleman is Phairat Chaiyakham, the owner of Elephant village who has been sacrificing himself over 30 years for these huge wildlife animals and more than hundred staff under his responsibility. The village provides 3 daily shows a day which normally attracts more than a thousand tourists watching the 90 minutes long show, Not only being managing director, Khun Phairat also a show director because he directs and designs the show story by himself; starts with elephant showering, following with routine performance to show tourists their wildlife activities during the day through the beautiful and touching show. 

"If you are looking for a circus -like, you won't see it here", is his quote. 

He explains that those kind of shows - elephant riding or footballing,is truly not their routine so he won't do something that isn't their true life. He also added that all elephants here have been treated well and never been hurt or force to do something they are not. 

For more information about Pattaya Elephant Village please contact 038 249 818, 038 249 853

or visit www.elephant-village-pattaya.com or sending e-mail to info@elephant-village-pattaya.com