Volunteer Program at the Samui Elephant Sanctuary – See The World

Volunteer Program at the Samui Elephant Sanctuary

ANIMALS ON SAMUI

Samui Elephant Sanctuary now offers a one day volunteer program on Saturday and Sunday to people who would like to spend a whole day at our elephant sanctuary, learning about the elephants, preparing food for them, and helping to care for our rescued herds.

ADULTS 18 yrs + = 4,500 Baht

CHILDREN 12-17 yrs old = 3,000 Baht

(Children must be accompanied by their parents)

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One Day Volunteer Schedule

7:00 – 8:30 am – Pick up from accommodation on Koh Samui
9:00 – 11:30 am – Join with other visitors for the morning tour at Samui Elephant Sanctuary
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Vegetarian lunch
12:00 – 13:00 pm – Break time to relax and observe the elephants
13:00 – 14:00 pm – Prepare elephant food including, making banana rice balls & making up bags of fruit for the afternoon visitors
14:00 – 16:30 pm – Afternoon activities will depend on what needs to be done at the sanctuary and may include unloading bananas or pineapple leaves, washing fruit, cutting grass, planting banana trees, cutting bananas for the elephants etc.
16:30 – 17:00 pm – Light vegetarian dinner
17:00 pm – Depart from Samui Elephant Sanctuary

* Volunteer Program is open on Saturday & Sunday only *

Round trip transportation to & from your hotel
Accident Insurance
Food & Beverages – 2 meals (snacks available at any time)
Volunteer T-shirt
English speaking tour guide

Please note that the schedule for our Volunteer Program is flexible and so the times & activities may vary a little from the details above

Spare change of clothes
Towel (in case you would like to shower before leaving)
Gardening gloves
Long sleeve shirt
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Copy of passport
Rain coat in the rainy season
Please wear clothes that are respectful to the local culture – no bikinis, low cut tops, or cheeky shorts

Thank You

We offer tours that provide insights into the nature and importance of these majestic giants, with a unique opportunity to feed elephants, walk with them, and observe them as they forage, socialise, and play in their fabulous purpose built pool.

The elephants in our care have previously endured a hard life working long hours for tourist’s entertainment or in the logging industry; a stark contrast to the dignified, peaceful lives they now enjoy. The goal of Samui Elephant Sanctuary is to provide a happy home in nature for the herd where they are free to express their natural instincts and receive the care and respect they deserve.