Elephant is the national animal of Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia historically known as Siam. However, as illicit logging practices have destroyed much of the natural habitat of elephants, and because the animals themselves have been increasingly exploited by the entertainment and tourism industries, elephant numbers have started to dwindle in Thailand. During this experience, volunteer travelers will work at an elephant sanctuary south of Bangkok that strives to give rescued and injured elephants the opportunity to live chain-free after a strenuous life in the tourism industry. Volunteer tasks include cleaning and maintaining enclosures, pools and mud baths; harvesting plant matter, including banana trees and grasses, to feed the elephants; and walking elephants to the forest to allow them to forage on natural foods. Volunteers will work 6 days a week, from 6:30 to 17:00, with several breaks in between. During their free time, volunteers can visit the beaches of Cha-am and Hua Hin and explore these beautiful cities to immerse themselves in traditional Thai culture. 

This minimum 2-week and maximum 12-week experience starts at $920 per person for 2 weeks and $3,010 per person for 4 weeks. Accommodation, food and 24/7 GoEco support are all included.

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