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Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, Hua Hin

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Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

176 M7 Huahin - Nongplub Rd | Prachaupkhirikhun, Hua Hin 77110, Thailand
032 827-098 100
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Ranked #7 of 22 attractions in Hua Hin
4.0 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Hutsadin Elephant Foundation offers the visitor a variety of attractions. At present we have 3 elephants available for trekking. Each trek can be half... more » Owner description: Hutsadin Elephant Foundation offers the visitor a variety of attractions. At present we have 3 elephants available for trekking. Each trek can be half an hour or an hour and you will be taken through the surrounding areas. After your trek you will be able to watch a small show by our youngest elephant, or if you would prefer you are welcome to wash her instead and there will be plenty of opportunities for some amazing photos. After this you may want to visit our retired elephants.If you prefer a more hands approach, you may want to try our 'mahout experience' where you can help to take care of our retired elephants for the morning, in this time you will get to prepare food, give medication, clean their shelters, take one for a walk and then give her a wash (please e mail for details as only available on certain days).If you just want to have a look around the foundation and chat to some of the English speaking volunteers you are more than welcome and there is no charge.All of our elephants have been rescued and all have their own story, there is an information board near the seating area where you can learn more about each individual elephant.A final word to clarify the situation :- you may be asked for a tip or to buy trinkets from the mahouts - this is entirely up to you and is not supported by the foundation. Any money that you give to the mahouts does not go into the foundation funds and is not used to buy food etc (no matter what you may be told). Should you wish to make a donation please put it into the box in the front office or give to one of the volunteers.We hope that you enjoy your visit and find it a memorable experience.Please post your comments on tripadvisor for the benefit of others. « less
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York, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“It deserves your support!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

My husband and I have visited this amazing Elephant sanctuary just couple of weeks ago while we were on a holiday in Hua Hin. At the entrance, we have been greeted by an English speaking volunteer, who started his tour by telling us the history of the Elephant foundation, its members and what is their future plans. Then we went... More

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Cheshire, England
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“Delightful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

We visited here in June. Quite an experience. Loved the elephant ride and although the landscape wasn't the best we did get to see a lot of wildlife and we got to feed the elephants on our return. Baby elephant does a bit of a show, which was a bit touristy but we were assured that she liked to do... More

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Melbourne
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“excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

I loved it! From the beginning to the end! Lovely people, lovely elephants. It is a foundation with rescued animals so please go and give your contribution! The elephants deserve new friends!

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Joanna H, observer at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
June 5, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your review and sharing your experience with others. Maybe see you again one day? :) More

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“AMAZE-BALLS!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013 via mobile

I went to Hutsadin elephant foundation yesterday and fell in love!!! Got to wash baby songkran, ride on of the elephants, and better yet met Joanna and her husband, amazing people who devote their time and energy in making sure the elephants are well kept, loved, and taken care of. I got to meet one of the pregnant elephants and... More

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Joanna H, observer at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review - we are just glad that you enjoyed the whole experience. By the way, Tong Kam and Rhan Rhouy say thank you very much for the carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon that we bought them with your donation. There is enough money left for the same treats today... More

Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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“A ver special place for the elephants”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013 via mobile

Myself and my wife spent half a day here whilst on honeymoon. We had a fantastic time, taking part in the mahout experience. During this we got to feed and give the older elephants their vitamin tablets. Then took one of them for a walk around the grounds. We Then spent time washing them along with caring for some of... More

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Joanna H, observer at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Thank you so much for the awesome review:) All of us at the foundation are so pleased that you enjoyed the mahout experience and that you took the time to write the review and spread the word for us. As you know we are desperate to move things along so that people get a real hands on experience of our... More

Poole, United Kingdom
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“Best 2013 Business Awarded to Hutsadin Elephant Foundation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

We at the Foundation are so happy that those who come to visit us, have helped us to acheive this GREAT NEWS TODAY! THANKYOU SO MUCH. We are a great team at the Foundation and will continue to do all we can to help Protect and save these Gentle Giants. Kozy Haskey.

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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“Holiday Highlight”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This was a real highlight for us. Hutsadin Foundation are looking after mal treated elephants and really deserve a visit. We got to wash Songkran, the two year old baby and the pregnant elephant. We rode one of the older chaps and fed them. The grand old lady at 92 years old was just wonderful. It is not a tacky... More

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Joanna H, observor at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to the foundation and found our elephants as entertaining and aborable as we do. Seeing Songkran go to pray is an amazing experience and she does it without any commands from her mahout - makes for some fantastic photos. Thanks for taking the time to write your review, it is appreciated:) More

London, UK
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“A Hua Hin must-visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Sanctuary for tired, injured, abandoned etc elephants. Most emphatically not a commercial operation, although they obviously sell rides, souvenirs etc, and this was where I chose to spend some baht (plus a donation to keep the place running - 500 baht goes a long way in Thailand). This is not just something for tourists to see - places like this... More

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Joanna H, observor at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and to spread the word about what we are trying to do here. All the staff and volunteers welcome comments, both good and bad. It's so good to know that tourists are enjoying seeing our elephants and getting so close to them giving them a really special holiday experience:) More

Heathfield, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“please support this worthwhile sanctuary.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

we visited the sanctuary as we wanted to support the work of the foundation,and to see the lovely elephants that have been saved from previous horrendous treatment and abuse.we were encouraged by some taxi drivers to go to another elephant place that also had crocodiles putting on a show and the elephants being made to do things just for the... More

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Joanna H, observor at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
May 4, 2013

Thank you so much for the lovely glowing report, it makes all the hard work of the volunteers and staff worth while. It was a pleasure to meet a group of people who were so eager to learn about the work we are trying to do here albeit on a very small scale. Of course if Tong Kam does produce... More

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“Life Changing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I've been to a number of Elephant refuges, attractions both here and in Africa. After reading previous reviews on this place, I was keen to check it out! Well first impressions last, and this place did not let me down. The ability to get hands on and discuss elephant issues with the volunteers was great. Jo was quick to show... More

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Joanna H, observor at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, responded to this review
May 4, 2013

So glad that we managed to catch you before you left to show you around. It would be great if we had english speakers here all the time. Still I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with us and that SongKran continues to entertain with her cute, adorable ways. Come and visit us again one day for the full mahout... More

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