Phuket Elephant Sanctuary · Thailand
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Sanctuary story
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Dok Gaew, meaning “Orange Jasmine,” was one of the first elephants welcomed to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Known for her kind spirit and bright eyes, she was affectionately regarded as the “Grandmother” of our herd at over 60 years old.
For five decades, Dok Gaew labored in the logging industry before being sold to a tourist riding camp in Phuket. We found her in a frail state, her legs weakened and injuries preventing her from standing properly. Despite her condition, she arrived at the sanctuary on 10 December 2016, and with care and support, she made a remarkable recovery within two months.
During her final months, Dok Gaew found peace, roaming freely with her closest companions, Kannika and Madee. She passed away on 13 February 2018, leaving behind a legacy of resilience. While her loss saddens us, we are grateful she experienced freedom, love, and the beauty of nature in her final days.
Story from phuketelephantsanctuary.org ↗. elephant.se data synced separately; this narrative is not overwritten by weekly sync.
First ethical elephant sanctuary on Phuket. Observation-only model; phasing out hand-feeding by April 2026 per WAP assessment.
2016-12-10
Data from elephant.se (Dan A. J. Koehl), CC BY 4.0. Reformatted for search.
