It’s World Elephant Day so I thought I’d share some of my favourite photos from my time volunteering at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. If, like me, you’re passionate about elephant conservation please visit the charity’s website to find out more.

http://www.elephantnaturepark.org

What a sight to welcome me to the sanctuary

What a sight to welcome me to the sanctuary

 

Me with Mae Perm, the first elephant ever rescued by Lek who runs Elephant Nature Park. Sadly Mae Perm passed away earlier this year but her memory lives on through the amazing work of the charity

Me with Mae Perm, the first elephant ever rescued by Lek who runs Elephant Nature Park. Sadly Mae Perm passed away earlier this year but her memory lives on through the amazing work of the charity

 

Some of the eles enjoying a mud bath!

Some of the eles enjoying a mud bath!

 

One of the youngest elephants at ENP, Navan was born at the sanctuary

One of the youngest elephants at ENP, Navan was born at the sanctuary

 

Armed with wheelbarrows, fellow volunteer Mick and I are ready to pick up elephant poo!

Armed with wheelbarrows, fellow volunteer Mick and I are ready to pick up elephant poo!

 

Time for a dip

Time for a dip

 

An amazing week with amazing animals and people

An amazing week with amazing animals and people