The 15 Best Zoos in Phuket

1.A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,693 reviews · from $97Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, watching rescued elephants roam freely from observation salas and a canopy walkway. You’ll begin with an educational film, receive boots and rain gear, and finish with a Thai vegetarian buffet. Guides such as Gigi, Yaya, Minie, and Rudi are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“This was an amazing and most beautiful tour I’ve ever been on the staff were lovely and the elephants were so beautiful. I highly recommend this trip”

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2.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 856 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Travel by air-conditioned van from Khao Lak to a welfare-first sanctuary near Sai Rung Waterfall. With an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Sai, or Paul, you’ll learn about rescued elephants, watch natural behavior, enjoy Thai lunch, make one dish, and visit a waterfall.

“An amazing day from start to finish. Elephants are well cared for and just magnificent. Tour guide and all staff were so polite and helpful.”

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3.Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Canopy Walkway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · from $61

Walk a 500-meter canopy walkway above rescued elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Guides such as Yaya, Alex, and Ice share each elephant’s story, with feeding available through March 31, 2026. Expect a documentary, snacks, drinks, hotel pickup if selected, and a relaxed 90-minute visit.

“Avoid the others and opt for this truly amazing experience with the only 'true' elephant sanctuary in Phuket Never visit show elephants again after this experience. The initial video shows how the elephants are treated during taming.., shocking and emotional. You are then able to feed an elepant, and walk the 750m canopy to view elephants being themselves in natural habitat. A truly amazing experience”

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4.Phuket: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 560 reviews · from $32Best value

Visit Lake Phuket Elephant Sanctuary by air-conditioned vehicle, prepare food, feed and walk with rescued elephants, then help bathe them in a lake. Guides such as Tod, Thod, Deang, and Mr U explain elephant behavior. Some options include a Thai cooking class and lunch, so check the package carefully.

“We had a wi Fercho day. Four was delicious and it was amazing to spend time with these beautiful elephants. We fed them, walked them and washed them.”

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5.Elephant Sanctuary Small Group Tour in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $97

Spend four hours at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village, meeting rescued elephants in a forest setting. Guides such as Mr. Yu, Kai, Mayya, and Thod explain each elephant’s story, lead snack-making, and help you feed them by hand. Pickup, refreshments, and a lunch box are included.

“This was amazing. It’s a preserve 15 minutes from Patong Beach. So authentic. We went for about an hour walk through the jungle with 2 elephants! Made food and fed it to them. Guides chopped down banana tree leaves and we fed them. Read more”

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6.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Canopy Walkway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as KT, Gigi, or Oum at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Watch elephants forage and bathe from a 500-meter canopy walkway, feed them until March 31, 2026, then enjoy drinks, snacks, and a gift.

“Great to visit an ethical sanctuary and see the elephants in their natural habit. Beautiful place and great day !”

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7.An Afternoon with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · from $97

Spend 3.5 hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, where rescued elephants roam 30 acres beside Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. Watch an educational film, walk the canopy route, observe and feed elephants, then enjoy a vegetarian Thai buffet. Hotel pickup may be added.

“Excellent commentary as we walked around the grounds viewing some of the elephants. The Thai buffet was good, too.”

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8.Khao Lak: All-Day Elephant Sanctuary Experience Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 6 hours · from $173

Join a small group of up to 10 people at Khao Lak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary. With an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Dang, or Annie, you’ll observe rescued elephants, learn about food and herbal supplements, enjoy Thai lunch, and visit Sai Rung Waterfall.

“Just one of those days that make a difference. Very humbling to be with great animals who sadly have suffered in hands of humans. But wow to see them safe and actually spend quality time with them was amazing. They are such beautiful creatures. Trip very well planned. Heavy rain added to experience in jungle setting. Great day out. Great buffet lunch too with cookery class. Good fun.”

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9.Phuket: Guided Tour to Elephant Sanctuary & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 292 reviews · 45 min · from $38

Visit Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village from Phuket for a guided encounter with rescued elephants. Feed rice balls, learn each animal’s story, and walk near them as they roam. English-speaking guides such as Pa, Mike, and Mr Okay lead the visits, with hotel pickup from many Phuket areas.

“Such a wonderful experience and would highly recommend. I see how each and everyone at the sanctuary love the elephants. The fact that each elephant is assigned a ‘carer’ each that just follows them the whole entire day until they go to sleep says a lot about this sanctuary. It was such an experience to see them up close and touch them.”

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10.Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: Half-Day with Vegetarian Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 3h 30m · from $96

Spend 210 minutes at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary watching rescued Asian elephants forage, bathe, and socialize without rides or shows. Feed fruit until March 31, 2026, walk Thailand’s longest canopy walkway, hear each elephant’s story from an English-speaking guide, and finish with a vegetarian Thai meal.

“Fabulous. We are so very glad that we picked this particular sanctuary. We are incredibly grateful for all they do. I cried half the time with gratitude. The meal at the end was absolutely excellent also. Highly highly recommend.”

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11.Phuket: White Water Rafting, Zipline, and Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · 9 hours · from $115

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga for a 5-kilometer rafting run, a 30-minute ATV ride, a short zipline and Skywalk, and time feeding elephants. Guides such as Iggy, Martin, and Eakki are known for keeping the day lively. Expect an early start, wet clothes, and a long ride home.

“Thrilling adventure with amazing guides! Rating: ★★★★★ We had an incredible day packed with action! The water rafting was so much fun, and the ATV ride was absolutely exhilarating—definitely a highlight for adrenaline lovers. Even though the zipline only had two lines, it was still a fun addition to the experience. Getting to feed and bathe the elephants was a special moment, but what really made the day stand out was our guide, Mr. Iggy. He was hilarious and made sure everyone was having a great time throughout the trip. Facilities & Food: The organization here is top-notch. The food was tasty, and the facilities were very convenient. They have…”

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12.Phuket City Tour & Elephant Sanctuary – Town, Temple, Food & View

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $81

Spend about six hours seeing Phuket beyond the beaches. Your guide takes you from A-Pong pancakes and Old Town to Hokkien noodles, Bukit Elephant Park, Wat Chalong, and Big Buddha viewpoints. Guides such as Noom, Pat, Su, May, and Pet have led this small-group tour.

“It was absolutely incredible. This tour is a great introduction to Phuket. Fair warning for those who are wanting this trip for Big Buddha: it is closed right now due to land slides, they do not know when it will be safe for the public yet. However, we still got close enough to have a nice view of it. I still felt satisfied even though we were not able to see as close as anticipated. The temples, Old Phuket Town, and visiting elephants were a wonderful experience. I would absolutely recommend this tour.”

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13.Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $228

Spend about 7.5 hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, watching rescued elephants roam, bathe, and communicate freely. You’ll make supplementary food, feed some elephants, learn from guides such as Rudy, and enjoy vegetarian meals, snacks, and round-trip hotel transfers.

“Best part was being able to get up close to theses beautiful elephants. It was a dream come true for me. Thank you for this wonderful experience and thank you for rescuing them and giving them a chance to live their lives in paradise.”

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14.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Travel from Chiang Mai to a no-riding elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon, the Twin Pagodas, Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, and Ban Mae Klang Luang. Feed elephants, walk a moderate forest trail, taste village tea and coffee, and learn from English or Thai-speaking guides such as Chai, Jade, and Wan.

“This was an amazing tour first off. We had the best day here. Jade, our tour guide, was so patient and knowledgeable. We felt very included and learned so much. The elephant sanctuary was amazing and quite the trip to get to - bring your motion sickness medicine. All worth it for the beautiful surrounding area with a river nearby and elephants to feed. The Karen tribe was so kind and their handmade textile work is so stunning - we had to buy lots to take home for others and our family and friends. Where they live and work is a place hard to describe with words, simple and lovely.…”

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15.Phuket : Guided Tour to Elephant Sanctuary with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Spend one hour with rescued elephants at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village. An English-speaking guide introduces you to the elephants and their hill tribe caretakers, then leads a forest walk and food-preparation session. Guides such as Pa, Par, or Chi Chi may share the elephants’ individual stories.

“Really really friendly and knowledgeable people that clearly love the elephants. we booked an early slot and ended up basically having a private tour. the elephants were amazing and clearly very content....they kept stealing extra food and treats which showed me they are comfortable being cheeky.”

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