The 4 Best Zoos in Koh Samui

1.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,446 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Our pick

Meet rescued elephants at Koh Samui’s sanctuary, feed them fruit and leafy branches, and watch them roam, play, or bathe in mud. English and Thai guides explain their care, with staff such as Karam helping visitors understand each elephant. The one-hour visit includes food, photos, and a drink with a snack.

“Feeding the elephants was a surreal experience. You can tell that they were treated very kindly here, no chains or sticks in sight. We loved our visit.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57

Spend six hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, with stops at Na Muang Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. You will prepare elephant food, feed the animals, enjoy a Thai lunch with sea views, and share the day with guides such as Emma, Fifa, or Lucy.

“Amazing day! So well organised and each stop was spot on! The beautiful elephant sanctuary was definitely a must do! And you have enough time to feed the elephants! The tour through the jungle was such a beautiful experience! Sitting on the top of the car was great fun! Everything about this day was just lovely! And for the price it’s a must!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Koh Samui: Half-Day Ethical Elephant Sanctuary with Mud Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 574 reviews · 4 hours · from $80Top rated

Spend four hours at Samui Elephant Spa preparing food, feeding rescued elephants, walking with them through the jungle, and joining their mud bath and river wash. Guides such as Pong, Jack, Lana, and Go add humor and useful context, followed by a simple Thai noodle soup class.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Feeding and bathing elephants is an indescribable experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

Meet six retired elephants at Samui Elephant Sanctuary, help prepare natural supplements, feed them, and watch them play, roll, and bathe without forced contact. Your English-speaking guide explains their care and past lives. Hotel pickup, water, elephant food, two Thai buffet meals, and a canvas bag are included.

“Brilliant day. Transport was super luxe. staff at the sanctuary were lovely and helpful. We had time to settle down and have a drink first and then got to make and feed the lovely elephants. The elephants themselves are looked after beautifully. We got to learn a huge amount about each of them. Group size was good too. And we had a hot buffet lunch to finish. Really recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review