Elephant Village was opened in 1973 as a shelter for elephants in the city of Pattaya, and visiting the village is a unique experience for visitors from inside and outside the country, which contributed to raising its position among the tourist areas in Thailand
Besides the retired elephants, the village houses many young elephants that were born there or have been found around.

Young and large elephants have been trained to be used in the tourism field, such as passenger services, some dance performances and musical performances.
The village administration allows visitors to feed, approach and pet the elephants, and provides an overview of how elephants are hunted and trained inside the village.
Activities you can do
- • You and your family can enjoy a tour around the village to learn about the elephants incubating and their lifestyle, and what activities and skills they master.
- • You will also see a procession of elephants decorated with equipment, which is a representative band that suggests its role in defending the country during ancient times.
- • Of course, you can watch the elephants' training methods, participate in feeding them, and observe them during their normal daily activities, and the bathing period is the most popular among the visitors.
- • The village offers safari tours in the green countryside surrounding the village, where you can ride the elephants individually or in a group seat.
- • The village also includes some other animals that you can enjoy watching, and you can also benefit from its other activities such as jeep tours.
- • You can visit the Silk House, which gives you some explanations about the silkworm and the silk it produces, and where you can buy some souvenirs.
- • Then you can enjoy a delicious meal according to your choice from the village buffet, which offers you many types of food and local and international refreshments.
How much is the entrance price to Elephant Village?
1,600 THB per person, equivalent to 48.9 US dollars.Where can I play with elephants in Thailand?
Visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket, the first ever operational elephant Sanctuary in Phuket province. We offer Half Day, Full Day, and Overnight Stay options to visit our sanctuary. Explore the elephant's world with love and care for them.What are the working hours of Elephant Village?
Daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm.Hotels near Elephant Village Pattaya
Mirabel Club Resort Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Thailand with good reviews, 3 km from the Elephant Village in Pattaya.
Visitor reviews summary
The location is excellent, the staff is helpful, the services are good.