Chang Puak Camp
Chang Puak Camp
2
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Hat Yai, Thailand
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Reg
South Korea3 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. The elephants are being mistreated. They employ bull-hooked to control them. I witnessed it personally when the elephant guide forced us to give him a tip. And he parked the elephant on the side but the elephant refused because he follows the trail. Then, the guide kicked so hard the elephant and he cried so loud. Poor elephant. This kind of destination should not be tolerated by the tourist. If you want to help the elephants, go to sanctuary and feed them. But riding on them will not help these elephants at all. Please do not tolerate this kind of place.
Written October 25, 2020
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Roam46429526771
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Waste of time and money. Very elephants just giving rides to tourists for 700bath per person and and crocodile show is 400bath per person. Plus they don't let you take photos is you don't buy bananas.
0/5 Rating! Avoid at all cost!
The crocodile enclosure is sad. It's so mall with 4 crocodiles in a tiled pool.
0/5 Rating! Avoid at all cost!
The crocodile enclosure is sad. It's so mall with 4 crocodiles in a tiled pool.
Written November 16, 2023
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Griff
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We stoped here on a unexpected stop on our railway and floating market tour, with a company called Skyline. Being a ranger and safari guide in South Africa I have done some research on these so called camps. I barely entered the area and knew this was not going to be to my liking. I left and went along a wonder to the back of the camp were I found about 30 monkeys in tiny cages and where they kept the elephants. One trainer was abusing a small elephant trying to teach him 'a kiss'. I was shocked as to actually how horrible the situation was. Not very long after I was asked to leave the road. I didn't as I said it was public property. I was then forced to leave and I can see why. They don't want people to know the truth. Don't support these camps. Rather stay outside as the guide is getting commission as you enter. Very disappointing end to a good day.
Written January 9, 2020
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raul jr o
San Pablo City, Philippines7 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Nice place to visit if you like elephants and crocodiles. We availed of package B which includes crocodile show, elephant show and elephant ride. The crocodile show was very brief with very simple tricks like opening their mouth for a long time. The elephant show was great. 3 elephants showed their different skills: playing the hoola hoop, playing soccer, basketball and dancing. 5he elephant ride was a little scary but for me is worth a try and safe. The weather was a little hot so please wear your most comfortable summer clothes. The review should have been 5 stars if the staff were more jolly, respectful and accommodating to the guests.
Written July 3, 2024
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jeff y
3 contributions
Aug 2023
1) Very poor attitude of employees
One of the most frustrating aspects of my visits to Thai zoos is the consistently poor attitude of the staff. Instead of welcoming and assisting visitors, they appear cold and unapproachable.
Whenever I asked for help or asked a question, their responses were curt and lacked any genuine feeling of hospitality. This lack of courtesy and professionalism greatly affected the overall experience and made me feel unwelcome. Especially the man in the photo
2) Pricing is unclear:
Another important issue I encountered was the lack of transparency in the zoo's pricing policy. Upon arrival I would have liked to have found clear signage or an information board detailing the entrance fee and any additional fees.
However, I was confused as different staff seemed to give different prices. The lack of a unified pricing system creates an atmosphere of uncertainty, making it difficult for tourists to plan their budget accordingly. The lack of clear pricing from zoo managers is both frustrating and unprofessional
One of the most frustrating aspects of my visits to Thai zoos is the consistently poor attitude of the staff. Instead of welcoming and assisting visitors, they appear cold and unapproachable.
Whenever I asked for help or asked a question, their responses were curt and lacked any genuine feeling of hospitality. This lack of courtesy and professionalism greatly affected the overall experience and made me feel unwelcome. Especially the man in the photo
2) Pricing is unclear:
Another important issue I encountered was the lack of transparency in the zoo's pricing policy. Upon arrival I would have liked to have found clear signage or an information board detailing the entrance fee and any additional fees.
However, I was confused as different staff seemed to give different prices. The lack of a unified pricing system creates an atmosphere of uncertainty, making it difficult for tourists to plan their budget accordingly. The lack of clear pricing from zoo managers is both frustrating and unprofessional
Written August 14, 2023
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Runghen T
Mauritius15 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Good service elephant ride was a bit bumpy and high. The only problem is that the persons working there didn't speak English so had to manage to ask them to take a photo or do something. Inside the camp staff and service was good tigers we're excellent pets,
No risk of being bitten they are alway in play mode and some asleep
No risk of being bitten they are alway in play mode and some asleep
Written May 22, 2022
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Dee G
Warwick, UK335 contributions
Oct 2019
This was an unexpected stop on our way to the floating market. We were with a guide and it was the first day of our holiday. I am going to blame jet lag, and politeness to our guide for the decision we took in participating in riding the elephant. To be honest I feel disgusted with myself for even agreeing to stop there. I did question our guide who concluded that the animals there were well treated and reluctantly we agreed.
The elephants carried us on metal chairs on their back and the handlers carried what I can only describe as a pick axe type tool and our elephant had scars on his shoulders presumably from use of this tool. Towards the end of the ride the handler tried to sell me a bracelet which I declined, instead of taking us back to the 'loading area' he proceeded to go off route into the elephant/handler sleeping area and effectively held us there until I tipped him, at this point he took us back to off load.
Not only is there a complete disregard for animal welfare it was quite appalling how the handlers were drinking from plastic bottles and then just tossing them into the undergrowth.
I really wish I had gone with my instinct and said no to this horrible activity and I am ashamed to have taken part. If you are interested in seeing and interacting with elephants, please do your research as I am sure there are more caring and ethical establishments.
The elephants carried us on metal chairs on their back and the handlers carried what I can only describe as a pick axe type tool and our elephant had scars on his shoulders presumably from use of this tool. Towards the end of the ride the handler tried to sell me a bracelet which I declined, instead of taking us back to the 'loading area' he proceeded to go off route into the elephant/handler sleeping area and effectively held us there until I tipped him, at this point he took us back to off load.
Not only is there a complete disregard for animal welfare it was quite appalling how the handlers were drinking from plastic bottles and then just tossing them into the undergrowth.
I really wish I had gone with my instinct and said no to this horrible activity and I am ashamed to have taken part. If you are interested in seeing and interacting with elephants, please do your research as I am sure there are more caring and ethical establishments.
Written January 1, 2020
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Getaway45096961434
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
I am from malaysia, and i will never ever visit this place anymore. I refused to take a ride as i know its not right things to do. But i just want to take a picture with baby elephant. They charged 100 bath for 3 snap (of course from their phone as they warn us to keep our phones away). But they snap only two and print out only two. Overprice charge for very ugly quality of picture (200 bath per printed pic). I dont know what filter they use as u cant see your nose in your face. Totally not worth it. Why dont u just give soft copy to tourist. We dont upload hard copy on social media. They are from 1991 people (their phones too)
Written May 31, 2023
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Diether
Pasig, Philippines4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This attraction is a sad place for the elephants, seeing people ride from their backs, and take note that each person has different body weight and imagine the effect of it ti the body of the animal being used as a ride. Be careful with the elephant handlers as well because they will be asking, sort of forcing you, to tip them and they will do these on the secluded part of the trail so that management will not see them, do not fall to their pressure/ demand. Very terrible place for tourists.
Written June 14, 2023
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Natalia R
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We took the tickets for riding. We have been informed that it takes 20 minutes. After riding 2 minutes, they stopped us all in front of the shelters, where the next clients can not see us. They tried to sell us some necklaces. The stop was around 3 minutes and then we come back.
So never go there
So never go there
Written January 5, 2024
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I was wondering if when advertising this attraction if you could also tell naive happy tourists about the beating starvation and sedation these animals get put through daily to make you money? I am absolutely disgusted and appalled.
Written January 23, 2019
If you read my post it was about animal cruelty and my advise is not to go
Written January 23, 2019
I'm curious if the owner's of this camp know that it is abusive to make elephants carry heavy chairs and people?
While an elephants trunk and head is strong - the back is the weakest part of the elephant.
How many hours a day are the elephants made to carry people?
Do they have 12-16 hours of their required feeding time?
Are the elephants chained?
Do the mahouts use a bullhook?
Please consider walking along side elephants but trekking camps only benefit the owners of these places.
Written May 17, 2017
Hi does anyone know if this camp treats their elephants right? I searched it on google but I couldn't get much info on this camp or how they treat their elephants. I don't want to go to a place where other animals are mistreated or abused.
Written February 13, 2017
RobbieG100
London, United Kingdom
All elephants entertaining tourists have been tortured to “break their spirits” so they can be controlled
Written March 4, 2018
how far this place from lee garden hotel(time also), what is the price for eleghant ride & other ?
Written October 17, 2016
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