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Living Green Elephant Sanctuary

An ethical, ride-free elephant experience in the Chonburi hills - feed, walk and river-bathe rescued elephants on a small-group half-day visit, just 40 minutes from Pattaya.

4.9 · 753 reviews ~40 min from Pattaya Daily · 07:00–18:00 Locally verified
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Quick facts

The essentials before you go - what Living Green Elephant Sanctuary offers and what it costs.

4.8 / 5TripAdvisor
฿1,700–2,000Half-day per person
No riding, no showsEthical sanctuary
~40 minHotel transfer from Pattaya
Treatments
TreatmentDurationPrice
Half-day experience
Half-day ethical visit — feed, walk & river-bathe the elephants, Pad Thai lunch included Morning or afternoon฿1,700–2,000
On site

Facilities

No elephant riding & no performances
Feeding, jungle walk & river bathing
Traditional Mo Hom outfit provided
Pad Thai lunch included
Hotel pickup & drop-off from Pattaya
English & Chinese service
Small groups of up to 20 guests
The space

About Living Green Elephant Sanctuary

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary is an ethical, conservation-led home for rescued elephants set in the green hills of Chonburi, about 40–45 minutes from central Pattaya. Founded in 2016 with roots in Chiang Mai, it is built on a simple principle: no riding, no hooks and no shows. Guests meet the elephants on the animals’ own terms.

A half-day visit follows a relaxed rhythm — you hand-feed the elephants, walk alongside them through the grounds and finish by bathing them in the river. You’ll be given a traditional Mo Hom outfit to wear, and a Pad Thai lunch is included in the price.

With small groups capped at 20 guests and a calm, respectful approach to the animals, it suits families and travellers who care about animal welfare and want a hands-on day in nature rather than a staged attraction.

Good to know

Good to know

  • Half-day price is around ฿1,700–2,000 per person and includes lunch.
  • Two daily sessions: a morning visit and an afternoon visit.
  • Hotel pickup is roughly 07:45–08:45 for the morning and 11:45–12:45 for the afternoon.
  • This is an ethical sanctuary — there is no elephant riding and no shows.
  • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy during river bathing.
  • Book ahead through GetYourGuide, Viator, Klook or the sanctuary’s own site, especially in high season.
Location

Getting there

AddressChonburi Province, ~40 min from central Pattaya, Thailand
NearbySet in the Chonburi hills, roughly a 40–45 minute drive from central Pattaya
HoursDaily · 07:00–18:00
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Before you go

Frequently asked

No. Living Green is an ethical sanctuary — there is no riding, no hooks and no performances. You feed, walk and bathe the elephants instead.
The sanctuary is in Chonburi, about 40–45 minutes by road from central Pattaya, with hotel pickup and drop-off provided.
Yes — a Pad Thai lunch is included, and you’re also given a traditional Mo Hom outfit to wear during the visit.
English and Chinese.
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