A Day in the Life of Our Elephants: Behind the Scenes at Elephant Experience Park Pattaya

Have you ever wondered what our gentle giants do throughout their day? At Elephant Experience Park Pattaya, our elephants enjoy a natural, enriching daily routine that prioritizes their wellbeing and happiness. Join us as we take you through a typical day in the life of our elephant family.

🌅 Dawn Breaks (5:30 AM - 7:00 AM)

Just as the sun peeks over the horizon, our elephants naturally begin to stir. Unlike their wild counterparts who need to travel for food and water, our residents wake up in their spacious, natural enclosures where they’ve spent the night sleeping standing up or lying down – a behavior that tells us they feel safe and secure.

Our dedicated mahouts arrive early to perform health checks, ensuring each elephant is ready for the day ahead. These checks include:

Physical examination
Mood assessment
Checking for any overnight concerns
Morning hygiene routine

🍎 Morning Feast (7:00 AM - 8:30 AM)

Elephants are naturally big eaters, consuming 200-300 kg of food daily! Their morning begins with a hearty breakfast including:

Fresh seasonal fruits
Sugar cane
Banana trees
Various vegetables
Fresh grass and leaves

Did you know? Each of our elephants has their own favorite treats. Mae Mali, our oldest female, particularly loves watermelons!

🚿 Morning Bath Time (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)

One of the day’s highlights is the morning bath. This isn’t just about cleanliness – it’s a social activity that elephants thoroughly enjoy. During this time:

Elephants cool off in our specially designed pools
Mahouts help scrub and clean their charges
Visitors can observe and learn about elephant bathing behaviors
Natural mud baths are encouraged for skin protection

🌿 Mid-Morning Activities (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

This is when we welcome most of our visitors for our morning programs. Our elephants participate in natural activities such as:

Foraging in designated areas
Social interaction with herd members
Enrichment activities
Gentle walks through our grounds

😴 Afternoon Rest (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Just like in the wild, our elephants take a break during the hottest part of the day. They:

Rest under large shade trees
Take dust baths for skin protection
Continue social bonding
Enjoy light snacks

🌳 Late Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

The cooler afternoon hours bring more activity:

Second bath of the day
Afternoon feeding sessions
Enrichment activities
Social time with the herd

🌙 Evening Wind Down (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

As day turns to night, our elephants begin their evening routine:

Final feeding session
Last health checks
Gentle evening walks
Setting up for nighttime rest

💭 Conservation in Action

Our daily schedule reflects our commitment to ethical elephant care. Every activity is designed to promote natural behaviors while ensuring our elephants receive the best possible care. We believe in: