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Éléphants au sanctuaire Baan Mama
🐘 Ethical sanctuary in Thailand4.7200+ reviews

A place where elephants choose.

Our rescued elephants only want to heal. With your visit, their future can finally begin.

8

elephants rescued

+40

animals protected

2018

year founded

Our Impact

A sanctuary that changes lives

Every number tells a story of transformation, healing and hope for our rescued animals.

8

rescued elephants

Since 2018, 8 elephants have been taken in. Today, Tao and Punsap live at the sanctuary; your visit helps us welcome more.

100%

ethical & multi-species

Elephants, dogs, cats, pigs and goats: all rescued, free and respected, with no exploitation.

2.5

hectares of freedom

A preserved space where our animals walk, rest and heal at their own pace.

5000+

engaged visitors

Each year they directly fund the care, food and recovery of our animals.

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+40 animals under our protection
Meet our residents
Mama - Brigitte

Brigitte, founder

The caring soul of the sanctuary

Mama, both guide and gentleness

Mama is more than a name — she is the spirit of BaanMama incarnate. As founder and passionate cook, Brigitte, known as "Mama", created far more than a sanctuary for tired and sick elephants: she built a home. Here, every meal is prepared with love, in an atmosphere where cooking becomes a moment of warm, authentic, family sharing.

Taste her cooking · full board from €135

Our concept

The concept of our sanctuary

Baan Mama is a caring, authentic and committed sanctuary for elderly, sick or tourism-rescued elephants. Located on the banks of the Kwai River in Kanchanaburi, it provides care, adapted nutrition and freedom to its residents. Here, visitors live an authentic experience: spending a day with the elephants, understanding their rhythm of life and contributing to their well-being, far from any exploitation.

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Moments at the sanctuary

Photo gallery

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They lived the experience

What our visitors say

4.7

296 reviews · Google

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Nous avons passé deux nuits et une journée complète chez Baan Mama. Ce fût une expérience hors du temps, nous avons eu la chance de nous balader et de nous baigner avec les éléphants ainsi que de les nourrir !! Mama aime réellement ses animaux, nous avons été touchés par son dévouement et son implication pour offrir une vie meilleure à Punssap et Thao. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir 😍 merci également aux Mahouts de nous avoir montrer leur métier et de nous avoir fait participer. Mention spéciale pour la nourriture excellente !

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Camille D.

France · March 2025

Baan Mama éléphants est tout simplement une expérience inoubliable. Nous sommes restés 3 jours et ce sont sans hésiter les 3 plus beaux de nos 3 semaines en Thaïlande ! Ici, on ne visite pas les éléphants : on vit à leurs côtés, à leur rythme, dans le respect total de leur bien-être. Ces moments passés auprès d'eux, dans un cadre naturel exceptionnel, resteront gravés à jamais dans notre mémoire. L'accueil est à la hauteur du lieu : les personnes qui nous ont reçus sont attentionnées, gentilles et animées par un amour véritable et sincère des animaux. On ressent immédiatement leur passion et leur engagement. Un immense merci à Mama pour son accueil si chaleureux 🐘❤️ Nous recommandons cet endroit magique les yeux fermés à tous ceux qui cherchent une expérience authentique, respectueuse et profondément humaine.

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Steph B.

France · February 2025

Mama, Brigitte, for those lucky enough to get to know her, is very smart and passionate about elefants. She will tell you everything you want to know about them, and moreover, make you love those beasts. We fed, observed and played with them all they long.. what a treat! They are very well taken care of and the small group approach is really enjoyful. The food is great and we spent real quality time with guests and Brigitte. Thank you for such warm welcome and see you soon!

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Tulio A.

Italy · January 2025

These elephants are rented from people who treated them badly, to keep them safe, happy and healthy at this sanctuary. I only stepped by with a local thai friend to say hello, but i really would like the experience to be a volunteer here. Support good people!

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Gabriele B.

Italy · December 2024

✨ Direct Impact

Every stay contributes to their well-being

340,000 baht/month (€9,000): salaries, maintenance, veterinary care, 250kg of daily food for the elephants and all rescued animals.

Every visit directly funds their well-being: elephants, dogs, cats, pigs, goats.

  • Meet the elderly elephants and discover them
  • Observe all the rescued species
  • Participate in a project that builds their future
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Baht / month

340K

≈ 9 000 €

250kg

Food / day

2

Elephants

5+

Species

2.5

Hectares

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Find answers to the most common questions about our sanctuary, our elephants and your stay.