Hua Hin Wildlife Rescue Centre & Elephant Refuge Day Trip

4.6
(16 reviews)
Hua Hin, Thailand

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience is more than a typical animal visit. Guests explore one of Thailand’s major wildlife rescue projects, including the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Wildlife Hospital, Elephant Refuge, Ape Rescue Centre, and Big Cat Rescue Centre. The elephant experience follows a protected-contact model, where guests remain in a protected platform area and the elephants are free to approach or move away. The visit focuses on rescue stories, conservation education, and animal welfare, with no elephant riding, no shows, and no forced interaction.

What's Included

Access to the Wildlife Rescue Centre and Elephant Refuge
Tram ride around the site
Round-trip transfer from selected Hua Hin and Cha-Am hotels
Thai buffet lunch
Transfer outside Hua Hin and Cha-Am
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup customer from Hua Hin/Cha Am or Bangkok depend on optioned

What to expect

Start with pickup from your hotel in Hua Hin or Cha-Am, then travel to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand. The guided tour begins around 10:00 AM.
Explore the Wildlife Rescue Centre on foot and by open safari bus with a WFFT guide. See some of the 700+ rescued animals, including elephants, apes, bears, and other wildlife, while learning their rescue stories and how WFFT supports their care.
Enjoy a traditional Thai buffet lunch with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options overlooking a large elephant enclosure and nearby gibbon islands.
After lunch, visit the Tiger Rescue Centre, Bear Sanctuary, and Elephant Refuge. The elephant experience follows a protected-contact model, with guests observing from a protected area while learning about the elephants’ stories, personalities, and natural behavior.
There is no elephant riding, bathing, animal show, trick performance, or forced interaction. The tour ends around 3:30 PM.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MY Holiday Centre

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Excellent Quality
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 Based on 16 16 reviews
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