One World...One Elephant at a Time
Chain free, Sanctuaries, Training
I thought about renting a car on my next trip to Thailand but realized that would be silly because even though I would have convenient transportation at my finger tips, I would get lost everywhere I … [Read more...]
The drive from Kanchatanaburi to Elephants World took about 30 minutes, the scenery quickly changing from bustling city to serene country side. I noticed acres upon acres of cultivated elephant grass, … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Other animals
Wow what a day, I mean what a week! It was harder than expected to leave Mee Chok, Lom and all the magnificent elephants at BLES. I hopped on a plane from Sukhothai to Bangkok after sharing some final … [Read more...]
Foot care, Sanctuaries, Training
The guests at BLES had a very educational experience today, their second day observing Mee Chok’s target training session and Pang Suai’s pedicure. In both cases they observed in silence, and later … [Read more...]
Foot care, Mahouts, Sanctuaries, Training
Jan 24 It’s my first day back at BLES and I am over-the-moon excited about what has taken place. As promised, Katherine had a sturdy exercise/training pen constructed and a raised concrete platform … [Read more...]
Mahouts, Sanctuaries, Training
Tim Gorski of Rattle the Cage Productions spent all day yesterday at the Park, from sun up to sun down, documenting the relationship between Chang Yim and Karl, his mahout. I was thrilled when Tim … [Read more...]
Chain free, Foot care, Sanctuaries
My time at BLES was supposed to be devoted to foot trimming for all the elephants and target training with Mee Chok. If I have learned anything during my travels in Asia, it is patience. Elephants … [Read more...]
It was a pleasure to be back at BLES. The simple elegance of the sanctuary results in a brilliant function: a peaceful haven for elephant and human alike. Oh yes -- the many dogs and cats find the … [Read more...]
Visiting Vietnam was quite an adventure. Forget about the leisurely bike ride suggested in the guide books -- you take your life in your hands just crossing the street! Even though they drive on the … [Read more...]
This afternoon I am leaving ENP for a few weeks. My travels will take me to Vietnam for nearly two weeks and then back to Thailand for a week at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary. So, as you might … [Read more...]
Dec 22, 2010 This morning I woke to the sad reality of death. Som Boon passed during the night. Thumbing through my notes, I see that on day two of my time at ENP I saw Som Boon and jotted down in … [Read more...]
Josh Plotnik, PhD, heads elephant research at Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, Anantara Golden Triangle, Thailand. Josh conducted the mirror study at the Bronx Zoo I was fortunate to meet … [Read more...]
