Project Description
GAN DA
กานดา
GAN DA
กานดา
Name meaning: Beloved Female
Arrival date: November 2017
Arrival age: 43
Rescue location: Chiang Rai
History: Gan Da spent the majority of her life in the trekking industry. She was rescued from a camp attached to a hotel in Northern Thailand, meaning her journey to the centre was very long (almost 24 hours). Thanks to friends of WFFT, Joan Pearson and co. who sponsored her rescue, Gan Da no longer has to work seven days per week providing rides for tourists.
Characteristics: When Gan Da first arrived, she was very wary and spent the majority of her first week hidden in the trees in Project 4. Even though she is still fairly shy, she has gained a lot of confidence and can usually be found with her friends Mee Chai, Mae Poh and Boon Dee.
Gan Da’s Story
Gan Da’s Story
November 2019
La Ong Dao and Ganda Anniversary at WFFT Elephant Refuge
November 2019 marks the 5th and 2th anniversary for La Ong Dao and Ganda since they were rescued.
August 2019
Update – Mae Phor
Let's take a look at Mae Phor enjoying her time with the herd at WFFT's Project 4. Finally some freedom for this old girl.
May 2019
Another hot day at WFFT’s Project 4
(Scroll down for English) เป็นวันที่อากาศร้อนมากๆที่ WFFT โปรเจค 4 กับช้างเกษียณของเรา กานดา เเละ มีชัย ( ด้านหน้า ) กำลังว่ายน้ำเพื่อคลายความร้อนในบ่อน้ำ ส่วนด้านหลัง ทองมา พุ่มพวง เเละ อลิเชียกำลังประชุมกันตอนเช้าว่าวันนี้จะทำอะไรกันดี ตอนนี้ประเทศไทยเริ่มเข้าหน้าฝน เเล้วเราหวังว่าในไม่ช้าเราจะได้เห็นป่าเขียวชอุ่มปกคลุมทุกพื้นที่ของมูลนิธิ Another hot day at WFFT’s Project 4. Rescued elephants Gan Da and [...]
January 2019
November 2018
Jum Nong Finds Friendship
Our latest rescue, Jum Nong, has been getting to know Mee Chai and Gan Da for the last few weeks. Take a look at their budding friendship!
March 2018
Mee Chai and Gan Da become Best Friends!!!
We promised to keep you updated on the progress of Mee Chai our most recently rescued elephant - She is doing great!!! After her first night in a chain-free night enclosure at the WFFT Project [...]
February 2018
Gan Da wants to be part of the VIP herd!
We already know Poom Puang and Thong Ma’s friendship has blossomed. But it looks like someone try to get closer (slowly but surely). Indeed, Gan Da, who usually prefers to be quietly minding her own [...]
November 2017
Gan Da’s First Few Days at WFFT!!!
The beautiful Gan Da has has a fantastic first fews days settling into her new life at the WFFT Elephant Refuge. Take a look at how she is enjoying her new life at WFFT's Project 4. [...]
