Sweet Dreams Are Made of Bananas
Did you know that wild elephants only sleep an average [...]
Veterinary Job Openings
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Joan & Co Are Back Again!
Our biggest elephant sponsors, Joan & Co, are back again! [...]
Project 4 Progress Report
The fencing around Project 4 is complete! We now have [...]
Rescue Anniversaries!
Today is the 1 year anniversary of Thong Ma’s rescue! [...]
Intruder! Intruder!
🔊SOUND ON! We gave Pin's family a yoga ball for [...]
Midlands Makeover
Last week our elephant volunteers gave a Midlands enclosure a [...]
Rockstars!
We had an accidental rock album photoshoot with Alicia (vocals), [...]
Pin’s 4th Birthday!
It was Pin's 4th birthday yesterday and we celebrated with [...]
Jum Nong Finds Friendship
Our latest rescue, Jum Nong, has been getting to know [...]
PooProject
We try our best to utilize ecofriendly and sustainable practices [...]
Singing in the Rain
This is 4 minutes of pure joy. Watch baby Pin's [...]
How to Age Elephants
Did you know that elephants have 6 sets of teeth [...]
Boon Dee & Jum Nong Update!
A little update on our two latest rescues, Boon Dee [...]
Cleaning Up Jum Nong’s New Bedroom
A big thank you to our elephant volunteers for keeping [...]
🔊VIDEO: Jum Nong’s Rescue
Check out this video of our latest elephant rescue! See [...]
A beauty enhancement for Boon Me enclosure
Boon Me loves her enclosure! She chose it and is [...]
We are treating Jum Nong for Haematomyzus elephantis, or Elephant Louse
Anyone who has suffered from head lice will know how [...]
Jum Nong Gets a New Chance of Life
On a recent trip to Pattaya to check out Boon [...]
URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL – ELEPHANT NEEDS HELP!
Early in the week when the WFFT Rescue Team were [...]
Boon Dee’s New Life Begins!
Our most recently rescued sweet soul is doing great (If [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Elephant Boon Dee Regains Her Freedom (VIDEO)
Check out this video of Boon Dee's rescue just two [...]
Set off over the Seas! The Elephant Raft
Take a look at the infamous WFFT Banana Tree Raft, [...]
Jele – Enrichment Time
Check out Jele the elephant having fun with her wonderful [...]
WFFT Position Opening – Tour and Education Guide มูลนิธิเพื่อนสัตว์ป่าเปิดรับสมัครมัคคุเทศก์ด้านการศึกษา 1 ตำแหน่ง
Job Description WFFT runs a successful day trip program into [...]
Happy World Elephant Day!!!
Happy World Elephant to all the elephant’s lovers out there. [...]
Pin’s Crew… Who knew grass grew on Ele’s.
Take a look at these photographs of Pin and Co. [...]
Pai Lin is trying some new camouflage skills
After demonstrating her chameleon abilities (https://www.thaielephantrefuge.org/secret-pailins-camouflage-skills/), Pai Lin tries to [...]
Secret Pailin’s Camouflage skills!
Our Pailin is a real chameleon. Will you be able [...]
Newland’s Ladies’ daily ritual
When Namphon, Duenphen and Seepuak are not walking around their [...]
Some green for Khan Kluey and Som Boon!
Khan Kluey can’t join the herd in project4 but at [...]
Joan and Co. from Australia spoiling the WFFT Herd!!!
Our long-term supporters Joan and Co. from Australia are currently [...]
PROJECT 4 – From the Air…
Take a look at the progress at WFFT's Project 4. [...]
New Things Coming for Thong Phoon
Over the past few days the WFFT Elephant Refuge Volunteers [...]
‘Don’t Stop me now’
Khan Kluey is definitely having such a good time... He [...]
Professional Splasher!
Scratching Skills: 6.0 Performance/Execution: 6.0 Choreography: 6.0 Interpretation:6.0 A perfect [...]
Trunk Re-fill for La Ong Dao
La Ong Dao loves to drink cool fresh water from [...]
Pin and her Family…
Baby Pin is growing up very fast, although she will [...]
A big happy Mothers Day
A big happy Mothers Day to all you lovely mothers [...]
Hello from Somboon!!
Somboon is one of the herd of 23 elephants that [...]
Glorious Grass Feeders at Project 4
Keeping our rescued elephants stimulated is one of the WFFT's [...]
Squeak… Squeak… Squeak… Pop!!
Lately our WFFT Elephant Refuge Team of staff and volunteers [...]
Perfect Project 4 Girls
Take a look at our happy ladies roaming their wonderful [...]
Evening enrichment time for Boon Mee!
See how Boon Mee curls her trunk inside her enrichments [...]
Thong Ma and Poom Puang cannot get enough of Project 4
Take a look at these very special old ladies, doing [...]
Check out my trunk!
What can be used to scratch, sniff, smell, spray and [...]
Check out Chok Dee taking a refreshing dip on this hot day.
Check out Chok Dee taking a refreshing dip on this [...]
Enter the secret of the fabrication of our Grass feeders for Project4!
This week some of the WFFT Elephant Refuge Staff and [...]
Thong Ma & Poom Puang walk with indefectible special lovers
As you will have noticed if you follow us, we [...]
Mee Chai and Gan Da become Best Friends!!!
We promised to keep you updated on the progress of [...]
Happy National Elephant Day /// Chang Thai Day (วันช้างไทย)
Today we celebrate Chang Elephant Day. Take a look at [...]
Joan and Co. from Australia strikes again for the happiness of all the WFFT Elephant Refuge residents
Joan and Co. from Australia not only gave WFFT Elephant [...]
BREAKING NEWS: ELEPHANT RESCUE! MEE CHAI ARRIVES AT WFFT
Earlier this week the WFFT Elephant Refuge Rescue Team went [...]
‘Fruit Wrap Starfish Shell’ for Thong Phoon
Our motivated volunteers design creative enrichments everyday, sometimes several times [...]
The heat… Perfect excuse to enjoy some water games!
The heat is here and obviously all of the Elephant [...]
Recovering Natural and Wild Behavior, that also what Project 4 offers
Running, standing up, smelling, touching, caring for each other, that [...]
Time for a cool bath at Project 4 for Alicia
We keep seeing how Project 4 is a kind of [...]
When nature decides to put some extra personal touch to Project4
When nature decides to put some extra personal touch to [...]
Magic Moment in Project 4!
WFFT's biggest project yet, Project 4, destined to accommodate over [...]
‘I AM ITCHY!!… So What??!’ Alicia, 23/02/2018 – 1H40PM
Ahhh itchy back. Well we all know about that. Scratching [...]
A Newlands Lake get a Big Clear
Having a lake where our sweet but old diva ladies [...]
Some Heavy Enrichments for the Ele’s in Midlands!
One more time the "Enrichment Special Project Team" of the [...]
Stunning Ele Sunset at Project 4
Newly rescued elephants Thong Ma and Poom Puang at WFFT's [...]
SPF 100 for Elephants!
In order to not get sunburnt, to keep insect away [...]
Let’s do some Gardening!
Last week some of the Elephant Refuge Volunteers worked on [...]
Thong Phoon has a Mud bath!!!
We can't stop being amazed by the progress of Thong [...]
Feeding the Tree at WFFT…
Over the last month, the volunteers and staff at the [...]
Poom Puang will stop at nothing to have a Good Snack
Wherever the delicious grass is, Poom Puang will go… Even [...]
Gan Da wants to be part of the VIP herd!
We already know Poom Puang and Thong Ma’s friendship has [...]
Nam Fon and See Puak Bath-time
Check these photographs of old girls Nam Fon and See [...]
Playtime on Project 4 for Poom Puang and Thong Ma
Thong Ma (see her story here: https://www.thaielephantrefuge.org/no-abuse-thong-ma-asian-elephant/) and Poom Puang [...]
Help us Free Thong Phoon from Chains!
Thong Phoon’, the underweight, 23-year-old female Asian elephant we are taking [...]
A Sad Victim of the Elephant Tourism Industry – Thong Phoon
Yesterday we welcomed a rather unexpected elephant in need of [...]
Poom Puang and Thong Ma – Happily Back Together at Christmas.
After spending some time adjusting to their new home, recently [...]
WE DID IT!!! Poom Puang Arrives at WFFT
Thanks to the support of many people all over the [...]
Thong Ma Day 1 at the WFFT Elephant Refuge
Yesterday Thong Ma had her first venture out onto WFFT’s [...]
No More Abuse… for Thong Ma the Asian Elephant
Yesterday the WFFT Rescue Team, composed of staff and volunteers [...]
Can we give these Friends, Freedom Together Forever…?
Can we give these Friends, Freedom Together Forever…? We need [...]
Rain with chance of Elephant Poo!
Earlier this week, the WFFT Elephant Refuge staff and volunteers [...]
Gan Da’s First Few Days at WFFT!!!
The beautiful Gan Da has has a fantastic first fews [...]
*Competition Time* We Need Your Help in Naming WFFT’s Project 4
*Competition Time* We Need Your Help in Naming WFFT's Project [...]
BREAKING NEWS – Gan Da the Elephant joins the Herd
Yesterday we welcomed a very special new resident in the [...]
Pin’s 3rd Birthday Celebrations
Yesterday we celebrated little Pin's 3rd birthday. Joan and Co. [...]
Eye to Eye – Chok Dee
"The eyes are the mirror of the soul and reflect [...]
The Project 4 Old Ladies Crew
Take a look at these special old girls out and [...]
Some Exciting Enrichments for the WFFT Elephants!!
Lately, the WFFT Elephant Refuge Volunteers and Staff have been [...]
A big Happy Hello from 3 of our Ele Residents
A big Happy Hello from 3 of our ele residents [...]
Sydney Fundraiser Announcement
It's that time of the year again - our annual [...]
Here is the Elefly!
Here is the Elefly! A new species of elephant butterfly [...]
Update: Alicia and Malai Ngun
Over the past few weeks, we have been slowly introducing [...]
Rest in Peace Rung Thip
Yesterday we said goodbye to Rung Thip. The 57-year-old lady [...]
Today we Celebrate #WorldElephantDay
Today we Celebrate #WorldElephantDay: a day dedicated to the preservation [...]
Alicia Celebrations
Joan Pearson and a team of long-term supporters who helped [...]
Chubby Chok Dee WFFT’s newest elephant enclosure
Chubby Chok Dee exploring WFFT's newest elephant enclosure which once [...]
Elephant Alicia — Dust bathing Time
Alicia is loving being able to walk around chain free, [...]
Update – Alicia meets….
The newest member of the WFFT Herd, Alicia, is settling [...]
Update Alicia
Alicia the newest member of the WFFT Herd is adjusting [...]
It’s all About Alicia…. As she regains her Freedom
We have secured the freedom of one very special old [...]
Celebrating Six Years for See Puak!!!
The glorious rescued elephant See Puak has been with us [...]
Elephant Enviro Enrichment Project – Jele
Over the last few weeks the WFFT Elephant Refuge Team [...]
Pai Lin – 10 Years at WFFT!!!
2017 marks Pai Lin’s 10th year since she was freed [...]
The Perfectly Precious Pai Lin
Pai Lin has recently started to again enjoy a swim [...]
Dao Rueng and Boon Chuey
Take a look at the delightful Dao Rueng and boisterous [...]
Enrichment time for the ele’s
Here are some images from our latest ele tyre toy [...]
A Helping Hand (Trunk) for little Pin
As Pin explores her new enclosure she is under the [...]
WFFT’s Newest Elephant Enclosure
The latest new enclosure for elephants has just been completed [...]
WFFT Elephant Herd DNA Analysis
This week a team of veterinarians from The Department of [...]
We say farewell to the beloved Nam Phon
Last night our dear old girl Nam Phon passed away [...]
Update – Malai Ngun First Few Days at WFFT
Here are some images of recently rescued elephant Malai Ngun’s [...]
BREAKING NEWS – Elderly Elephant Malai Ngun Arrives at the WFFT Elephant Hospital
No more chains, hooks or rides for this old girl. [...]
The Delightful Duen Phen
The delightful Duen Phen enjoying a cooling shower at the [...]
10 for Tuesday – will you get involved?
Thank you to those that have supported our Christmas land [...]
Cheerful Chok Dee
A rather cheerful Chok Dee on one of her daily [...]
A Christmas wish from WFFT.
We know how much everyone loves the elephants at WFFT [...]
Where they should be… In the Wild!!!
Here are some images from a recent wildlife spotting trip [...]
Happy 2nd Birthday to our Special Little Princess
We held a birthday party for little Pin yesterday as [...]
Update – Nam Phon
Here are some more pictures of elephant Nam Phons little [...]
Nam Phon goes for a Swim!!!
Here is Nam Phon during her daily walk and physiotherapy [...]
***Newly opened position – Assistant Elephant Volunteer Coordinator***
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our [...]
Elephant Nam Phon Update
As many of you will know have had a tough [...]
Wassana is making Friends!
Over the last couple of weeks we have been gradually [...]
Welcome to “Wassana”!
We would like you to meet "Wassana" an elephant that [...]
Our Little Elephant Family
Take a look at our little family of elephants, Pin [...]
WFFT Elephants Wild Enclosure – Nam Phon, See Puak and Duen Phen
Check out these wonderful images of some of our rescued [...]
Old Beauties Nam Phon and Jele are the Best of Friends
Old beauties Nam Phon and Jele have been forging a [...]
Kui Buri National Park Volunteer Trip
It is not always early mornings and hard work for [...]
Duen Pen (Full Moon) has been with us for 4 years today!!!
The very special old lady Duen Pen (Full Moon) has [...]
Today Marks 5 Years Since See Puak’s Rescue!!!
See Puak's previous home prior to rescue Today Marks 5 [...]
Today Marks 5 Years Since See Puak’s Rescue!!!
Photos - See Puak enjoying life at WFFT Today Marks [...]
She is here!!! Nam Fon Returns to WFFT
We have decided to transport Nam Fon the Asian elephant [...]
Choke Dee arrives at the WFFT Elephant Refuge
On Tuesday a team of staff and volunteers went to [...]
Happy 1st Birthday Princess!!!
Today we celebrated baby Princesses (Pin's) 1st birthday with a [...]
Who is Edwin Wiek?
Founder WFFT Edwin Wiek is Dutch-born and moved to Asia [...]
WFFT Elephant Herd Update
Baby Pin and mum Pun are spending more and more [...]
Elephants Big Day Out
Yesterday baby Pin, along with Mum Pun, were introduced to [...]
97% and counting!
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Thailand destroys confiscated ivory
On Wednesday the 26th of August Thailand burned its confiscated [...]
Khan Kluey and Somboon move!
A safe haven for Khan Kluey. Little boys get big [...]
Arrival of Princess and her mother Apple
On Friday, July 24th staff and volunteers at WFFT welcomed [...]
Wild elephants found dead at Pala-U forest
A sad sight at Kaeng Krachan again - July 15th, [...]
Bull elephant enclosure almost finished at WFFT
A first in Indo-china! It will be only a few [...]
This is one lucky elephant – Jele
Lucky the elephant arrived at WFFT’s Elephant Refuge late last night. A full assessment of her health is currently underway including blood samples, which have already been taken today.
The Elephant Lake
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Rith is released back to the wild!!!
After 6 weeks of treatment a wild elephant is send back to the jungle, her family.
Rescue of Rung Thip the elephant!
The WFFT elephant refuge today welcomed another member to it’s [...]
Welcome to La Ong Dao! 30 years of service of tourists and now retired!
Our November 2014 elephant rescue is about “La Ong Dao”, [...]
Elephant rescue: Welcome to Dao Rueng! When the paths of two individuals of two different species cross….
Imagine this: You are an elephant working in the tourism [...]
Rescued elephants socialising into a herd at WFFT elephant refuge
First steps into the new project!. Finally! The elephants are [...]
Boon Chuey settling in at WFFT
Remember “Boon Chuey”, the elephant that was rescued 10 days [...]
Boon Chuey retires from tourism
To the rescue and retirement of a gentle giant. Boon [...]
Elephant rescue and treatment program
WFFT spreads it’s wings into elephant parks. The mobile wildlife [...]
Kaew Petch, new member of Thai Elephant Refuge
‘Kaew Petch’ meaning ‘Diamond Glass’ was rescued in the early [...]
More space for elephants at WFFT
Land that once was their forest became pineapple fields. This [...]
Opening Ceremony WFFT Elephant Wild Enclosure
Elephants getting their own forest!. Our Elephant Wild Enclosure has [...]
Enrichments and fun for Khan Kluey
Lately our volunteers have been making more enrichments for the [...]
Boon Mee, an elephant retires!
After 40 years of hard labor, retirement at last! Boon [...]
Will Duen Pen the elephant to retire soon?
Meet Duen Pen, an approximately 50 year elephant that has [...]
See Puak the Elephant is Rescued
Late last night, female elephant See Puak finally arrived at [...]
Bull Calf Khan Kluey Arrives at WFFT
After Edwin returned from the fundraiser in Sydney, Australia organised [...]
Pai Lin is rescued
We have a very large new resident at Wildlife Friends [...]