Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand

Elephant World Adventure! Had a wonderful time in Surin Elephant Village, located in Ban Ta Klang, Tambon Krapho. In Ban Ta Klang elephants are like friends, strong bond between humans and elephants.  The villagers of Ban Ta Klang are Suai or Kui, who are skilled in catching wild elephants, training, and raising them.

Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand 

In the village, there is Elephant World the largest elephant conservation centre in the world that is situated on 500 Rai of land. You can find the exhibitions or museum about the story, raising and training the elephant plus many academic resources about elephants. Elephant World is the place to learn about elephants and its conservation.

Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand 

The oldest elephant village more than 400 years old, which was an abandoned forest reserve. Bricks were made with the dirt dug up to make an artificial pond. The village area is paddy and grove interspersed with sparse forest, which is ideal for rearing elephants.

Surin Elephant Village, Thailand 

Surin Elephant Village, Thailand 

The Ban Ta Klang villagers raise and train elephants to participate in the province's Elephant Roundup every year. The people of Ban Ta Klang raise elephants like a friend and has a strong bond between humans and elephants. They sleep under the same roof as the owner until the elephants become similar to being a part of the family. 

The elephants are free to roam around the forest and some even stay by side of the villagers’ houses. We get to experience the way of Sui raise and train their elephants, the livelihood of the Suai people and get to talk to the veterinarian who has experience about elephants.  

The watching tower @ Surin Elephant World

The interior is divided into eight parts, e.g., the elephant showground, swimming pool, watching tower, cinema, museum, and forest walk, which offers both a normal walk and adventure walk.

The elephant showground @ Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand 

The villagers of Ban Ta Klang are Suai or Kui, who are skilled in raising and training elephants. The elephants are free to roam around the forest and some even stay by side of the villagers’ houses. 

The elephant showground @ Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand

Elephant Graveyard in Surin Elephant Village, Thailand

Elephant Graveyard in Surin Elephant Village, Thailand

We get to experience the way of Sui raise and train their elephants, their livelihood and get to talk to the veterinarian who has experience about elephants.  

Elephant Museum in Surin Elephant World, Thailand

Surin Elephant Village & Elephant World, Thailand 

Surin Elephant Village, Thailand 

Address: 7F8V+JV7, Krapho, Tha Tum District, Surin 32120, Thailand

Contact: +66 44 145 050

Operating Hours: Open daily 830am to 430pm 

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