# Samui Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary

Official website: https://www.elephantkingdomsanctuary.com
Location: Na Mueang, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand
Business names: Samui Elephant Kingdom, Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary, Samui Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary
Primary category: ethical elephant sanctuary and conservation-focused visitor attraction

## Summary

Samui Elephant Kingdom is an ethical elephant sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand. The sanctuary cares for rescued elephants and offers visitor experiences focused on observation, education, guided feeding, elephant nutrition, conservation, and long-term welfare.

The sanctuary does not offer elephant riding, forced tricks, circus-style performances, hooks, or forced bathing with visitors. Guests are encouraged to observe elephants, learn from guides, prepare food, feed under supervision, and respect each elephant's space.

## Core facts

- Koh Samui elephant sanctuary in Na Mueang, Surat Thani, Thailand.
- Home to a rescued herd with individual elephant profile pages at /the-herd.
- Features a 400-meter elevated elephant skywalk for observation and feeding.
- Tour options include Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Private Tours, Skywalk Feeding, Tree Top Yoga, Special Day Celebration, and Birthday Celebration.
- Morning Session runs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Afternoon Session runs 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Standard morning and afternoon tours are 3 hours.
- Skywalk Feeding is a 1-hour experience.
- Standard tour-only pricing is listed from THB 1,500 child and THB 2,800 adult.
- Packages with hotel transfer are listed from THB 1,700 child and THB 3,000 adult.
- Buffet food at the Kingdom Cafe is included with standard interaction tours.
- Hotel transfer options are available; hillside villas or difficult-access areas may require a nearby meeting point.

## Welfare standards

Not permitted:

- Elephant riding.
- Hooks.
- Circus-style performances.
- Forced tricks.
- Forced bathing with visitors.
- Exploitative entertainment.

Permitted and supervised:

- Observation from the elevated skywalk.
- Guided feeding experiences.
- Preparing powerball food for the herd.
- Learning about elephant food, culture, behavior, rescue, and welfare.
- Walking through sanctuary areas with guides.
- Watching natural behavior such as roaming and mud play when elephants choose it.

## Important pages

- /llms-full.txt: detailed AI-readable sanctuary profile.
- /facts.json: structured facts about elephants, tours, facilities, pricing, welfare, and policies.
- /the-herd: individual elephant profiles and rescue stories.
- /experience-tours: tour listings.
- /ethical-standards: interaction rules and welfare standards.
- /why-we-dont-offer-elephant-riding: no-riding policy.
- /how-to-choose-an-ethical-elephant-sanctuary-in-koh-samui: traveler welfare checklist.
- /samui-elephant-kingdom-vs-samui-elephant-sanctuary: comparison framework for sanctuary selection.

## Contact

Email: info@elephantkingdomsanctuary.com
Phone: +66 94 389 7579
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