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Trunk & Soul Elephant Home — What visitors actually experienced (north of the island)
Short answer: recent visitors gave Trunk & Soul Elephant Home top marks for close-up feeding, evident animal care, and friendly staff. Operating hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM every day, which supports late-afternoon visits reported by guests.
How do visitors interact with the elephants?
- Feeding is a straightforward option: one reviewer arrived around 4:00 PM specifically to feed the animals.
- Feeding price reported as 500 baht per basket; that party received two baskets for their children.
- There are three elephants at the shelter; on that visit the family interacted with two of them.
- A longer program including bathing and more activities exists, but the exact cost was not asked or recorded by the reviewer.
- After feeding, guests can sit at a table in the on-site cafe and watch the elephants during their usual time there.
Who will get the most from a visit?
- Families with small children who prefer a short, low-commitment activity — one reviewer chose feeding because the children lacked patience for longer interaction programs.
- Visitors prioritizing value and convenience — a guest selected this shelter because of the feeding cost and close proximity to shoreline dining options like Bang Pie Seafood and the nearby Bang Rong Pier.
Are the elephants and staff well treated?
A visitor described spending time up close with elephants as an unforgettable experience and noted clear signs that the animals are well loved and cared for.
What practical advantages did guests highlight?
- Staff communication: at least one staff member speaks good English and provides interesting background information during the visit.
- Late-afternoon feasibility: feeding around 4:00 PM is possible within the daily 9–5 schedule.
- Small group feel: three elephants implies an intimate encounter rather than a large commercial operation.
Visitor-based tips to plan your visit
- If you only want a short activity for children, book the feeding slot rather than the full interaction program; feeding is cheaper and easier to fit into an afternoon.
- Bring a clear plan for the longer programs: ask about bathing and tour prices before committing, since a reviewer noted the option exists but did not confirm cost.
- Combine your visit with nearby shore restaurants for a full afternoon: the shelter’s proximity to Bang Pie Seafood and Bang Rong Pier made timing and logistics easier for one family.
- Expect close-up encounters but with only a few elephants available, so manage expectations if you imagine a large herd.
Final assessment — who should go and what to expect
Trunk & Soul Elephant Home is suitable for visitors who want a short, family-friendly elephant feeding experience without a large-group atmosphere. Reviews consistently emphasize kindness from carers and a memorable, close-up encounter. If you want a longer, more hands-on program, arrive informed about prices and confirm availability in advance.
Quick facts from guest reports:
- Rating from reviewers: 5 out of 5 (two recent reviews)
- Feeding cost recorded: 500 baht per basket
- Number of elephants on site: three
- Operating hours: daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Use those specifics to decide whether a short feeding experience or a longer interaction suits your group. If you want me to draft a quick pre-visit checklist or a sample itinerary timed around a 4:00 PM feeding, say the word and I’ll build it from these guest-provided details.
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