Phuket Elephant Sanctuary · Thailand
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Sanctuary story
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Sri Nual has a heartwarming story of resilience and friendship. Born and raised in Phuket’s tourism industry, she was first rescued in 2017 by a smaller sanctuary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that sanctuary closed, giving us the opportunity to welcome her to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary with the support of the Save Elephant Foundation.
Familiar with our environment and some of our elephants, like Gaew Ta, Kannika, and Madee, Sri Nual quickly adapted to her new home. Her friendly nature shines, making her a favorite among visitors.
Sri Nual suffers from cataracts in her right eye and a skin infection. With daily river treatments using a natural, saponin-rich vine from Phang Nga, her condition is managed lovingly by her mahout and our veterinary assistant.
Her signature squeaky sound, especially when enjoying her favorite treats—watermelons and bananas—brings smiles to everyone around, making her an unforgettable part of our herd.
Story from phuketelephantsanctuary.org ↗. elephant.se data synced separately; this narrative is not overwritten by weekly sync.
First ethical elephant sanctuary on Phuket. Observation-only model; phasing out hand-feeding by April 2026 per WAP assessment.
2020-05-29
from Phuket Elephant Park
Data from elephant.se (Dan A. J. Koehl), CC BY 4.0. Reformatted for search.
