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Guided Zoo and Wildlife Tours: 15 Worth Booking

113 visits  ·  from $16 a head

A guide changes an animal park from a walk to a briefing, and at a sanctuary it is usually compulsory anyway. These 15 guided visits are priced, timed and clear about group size and how much of the tour is spent in transit.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - The 80-minute ride south from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50Our pick

Travel 80 minutes from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand, where guides such as Beer, Yaya, and Nop introduce rescued elephants through feeding, walking, and river bathing. After a Thai lunch, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall for a cool swim before returning to the city.

“It was a great day with a lot of wonderful and emotional impressions. The tour was well organized and Dew was a great guide!”

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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: a cool start with stairs
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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

2.Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,894 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend eight hours exploring Ubud with an English-speaking guide such as Agung, Merta, or Wayan. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, Mas Village, the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and a coffee plantation, with private and small-group options available.

“our guide Putra was absolutely amazing, 100% knowledgeable, friendly, professional and loves his job! He made our trip, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - Meeting the elephant care team
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

3.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Travel about 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand, where guides such as Pat, Toto, Jackie, and Tuto explain elephant care before you feed them, prepare herbal treats, walk through the forest, and join them at the river if they choose to bathe.

“Fab day at the Sanctuary, great to see all the hard work looking after these elephants, some rescued from being tortured or made to work in chains. To see Mum with three daughters was lovely. Well done to all who save and look after them”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary and Australia’s native animals
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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

4.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118Top rated

Spend about 12 hours exploring Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island’s Nobbies, and the famous Penguin Parade. Go West guides such as Cloe, Jools, Graeme, and Aleks are known for lively wildlife commentary. The small penguins appear after dark, so bring warm layers.

“We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers - Preparing Herbal Food and Feeding by Hand
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

5.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour with rescued and retired elephants at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village. Your English-speaking guide, often Mayya, Pa, or Pule, explains each elephant’s past while you prepare herbal food, feed the animals, walk nearby, and take photos. Transfers cover many Phuket areas.

“Transportation was on time. Very clean, nice, small group picked up. Tour was excellent. Just short enough so you’re not in the sun all day and also long enough so you can get see the elephants up close, feed them, and take pictures. I was looking for a specific excursion that wasn’t all day and also didn’t require much activity other than to see elephants in their natural state. The tour guide was nice and funny. We got to make food to feed the elephants. We took as much time with them as we wanted within the hour. You can also see that they take very good care of the…”

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Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour - From Krabi pickup to Ao Nang
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Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

6.Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,796 reviews · from $70

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your Krabi accommodation to Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains elephant care and rescue. Feed free-roaming elephants, make dietary treats, apply mud, brush and bathe them, then enjoy fruit and coconut water before returning.

“Just perfect ! An extraordinary team ! We learned a lot ! Thanks to the full team and the wonderful Mahoud !!!”

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Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour - Why the group size makes a difference
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Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour

7.Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,572 reviews · 5 hours - 510 minutes · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Lanna Kingdom Elephant Sanctuary, where a small group of up to 10 meets five rescued elephants. Guides such as Kon, Alex, Taylor, and Gorn explain elephant care, then lead you through feeding, herbal vitamin-ball making, walking, mud bathing, river bathing, and lunch.

“What a great experience. From start to finish we had the best morning. The sanctuary is really well kept and the elephants are happy out with lots of acres to roam free. Highly recommend if you’re in changmai”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch - Na Muang Waterfall: a short stop with a weather warning
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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

8.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!”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour - The 40-minute airboat ride
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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

9.Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Ride an airboat through the Everglades with an English-speaking guide, then watch a Wildlife Nature Show and explore the jungle boardwalk. The boat trip lasts about 40 minutes, and the full park visit usually takes around two hours. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, and insect repellent.

“Its long enough and very pretty out there The guide was very nice also”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour - Wachirathan Waterfall brings the day to life
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour

10.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,091 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Spend a full day from Chiang Mai visiting Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest point, Wachirathan Waterfall, the Twin Royal Pagodas, and a Karen-run elephant sanctuary. Feed and walk with elephants, then bathe with them at a waterfall. Guides such as Nop, Apo, Paul, and Ronnie are known for warm, informative hosting.

“Solo traveller from the UK here. I honestly can’t believe how great this day-trip was compared to its cost! It was amazing! Our tour guide Apo was absolutely lovely and her English was fantastic. From the moment she picked me up in a lovely and clean minivan, she looked after our group and gave me one of the most surreal experiences of my life! Plenty of walking and socialising, beautiful elephants, sites and scenery. Thank you Apo and her team!”

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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Living Green Foundation: an elephant visit without riding
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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

11.3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day outside Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Living Green Foundation, Thailand’s highest mountain, royal pagodas, and the Pha Dok Seaw trail. You’ll feed elephants, hike to a waterfall, eat Thai lunch, and sample local coffee. Guides such as John, Jon, Rainbow, and Note are praised for clear, friendly help.

“Very enjoyable full day tour beginning with a visit to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Two tour groups combine together (approximately 24 people total) to feed the elephants and follow them to the river. Delicious lunch (vegetarian Pad Thai) aRead more”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Bua Thong Waterfall: Chiang Mai’s climbable Sticky Falls
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

12.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Thong’s climbable Sticky Waterfall, New Elephant Home Sanctuary, and a bamboo rafting camp near Chiang Mai. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, which includes lunch, entry fees, hotel-area pickup arrangements, and a return to Three Kings Monument.

“Paul was very good guide, he was funny and helpful. I would specifically ask for him again in the future.”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch - The two-hour ride from Khao Lak or Phuket
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

13.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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From Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour - Feeding, mud, and the river
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From Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour

14.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary and Kanchanaburi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 826 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Meet in Bangkok for a comfortable minibus ride to ElephantsWorld, where guides such as Nick, Go Go, and Kim lead feeding, food gathering, mud bathing, and river washing. After lunch, visit the Bridge on the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

“The guide was informative patient and respectful. The experience as a whole was exceptional once in a life time experience in a way that is respectful to the animal that leaves a lasting expression on oneself”

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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour - Lunch breaks up the muddy morning
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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

15.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld in Kanchanaburi, where you prepare food, feed elephants, give them a mud bath, and rinse them in the river. After lunch, hike Erawan’s seven waterfall levels. Drivers such as Siri and Krit are often praised for safe, thoughtful service, but no dedicated tour guide is included.

“Elephants are great and our guide Siri was super kind. He gave us a taste of Thailand Long journey to go and come back but worth while Also Erawan waterfall are amazing but watch-out little hungry fishes 😅”

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