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Kerchor Elephant Family Park Phuket General Program Description Experience an unforgettable and ethical elephant encounter at Kerchor Elephant Family Park Phuket. These interactive programs are designed to let guests connect closely with rescued elephants while learning about traditional Karen elephant culture, elephant behavior, and daily care routines. Visitors can prepare healthy snacks, feed the elephants, walk beside them through the natural jungle environment, enjoy mud spa activities, and shower with the elephants in a fun and respectful setting. The sanctuary focuses on small-group experiences, making the activities personal, educational, and family-friendly. Programs include hotel transfers, traditional refreshments, local guides, and hands-on elephant care activities suitable for couples, families, and animal lovers visiting Phuket. Elephant Care Program (Approx. 2.53 Hours) Program Highlights * Learn about Karen elephant culture and elephant conservation * Prepare healthy elephant food and vitamins * Feed elephants up close * Walk with elephants in a natural jungle environment * Enjoy a mud spa and river bathing experience * Small-group ethical elephant interaction * Thai buffet meal included Sample Itinerary 08:00 08:30 / 13:00 13:30 Hotel pick-up from Phuket area and transfer to Kerchor Elephant Family Park. 09:00 / 14:30 Welcome at the Sanctuary Arrive at the sanctuary and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and local snacks while meeting the guides and mahouts. Introduction to Elephant Care & Karen Culture Learn about elephant behavior, rescue stories, and the traditional relationship between Karen families and elephants. Prepare Elephant Food & Vitamins Help prepare fruit baskets and healthy supplements for the elephants before feeding them by hand. Elephant Feeding Experience Interact closely with the elephants while taking memorable photos in a natural and respectful environment. Jungle Walk with the Elephants Walk alongside the elephants through tropical jungle surroundings and observe their natural behavior. Mud Spa Activity Apply cooling mud to the elephants’ skin to help protect and care for them naturally. River Bathing & Shower Time Join the elephants in the water for a fun bathing and shower experience. Traditional Thai Buffet Meal Enjoy a delicious Thai-style meal with seasonal fruits and refreshments. 12:00 / 17:30 Transfer back to your hotel with unforgettable memories from the sanctuary. Feed & Showering Program (Approx. 1.5 Hours) Program Highlights * Short and family-friendly elephant experience * Feed elephants by hand * Prepare snacks and vitamins * Learn basic elephant care * Shower and bathe with elephants * Complimentary herbal tea and refreshments Sample Itinerary 07:00 08:00 / 13:00 14:00 Hotel pick-up from Phuket and transfer to the elephant sanctuary. 09:00 / 14:30 Welcome & Orientation Meet the guides and receive a short introduction about elephant care and sanctuary rules. Prepare Elephant Food Create healthy fruit baskets and vitamin snacks for the elephants. Elephant Feeding Session Feed the elephants up close and enjoy interaction time with these gentle giants. Thai Herbal Tea Break Relax with traditional herbal tea and local refreshments. Elephant Shower Experience Join the elephants in the bathing area and help wash and cool them down in a playful and memorable activity. 10:30 / 16:00 Finish the experience and transfer back to your hotel.