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Our People

Of course the most important people at our elephant home are the mahouts who spend their lives looking after the elephants. Incredibly hard working and full of love for the wonderful elephants our mahout team are a key part of making sure your visit to meet our elephants is enjoyable and safe – not just for you but for the elephants!

A mahout with his elephant in Northern Thailand

Khun Nut

Worked with elephants for over 5 years and loves helping visitors learn about his favourite animals

    A young mahout with his elephant in Northern Thailand

    Khun Chid Chai

    Believes that living with the elephants is his life rather than a job and feels lucky to be able to spend all his time with the elephants

      A mahout with two elephants in Thailand

      Khun Moo Day

      Lived with the elephants for over 20 years and loves them as he loves his family

        A mahout standing with his elephant

        Khun AJ

        Loves living with the elephants and feels like it’s a privilege rather than a job to spend all his time caring for them

          A mahout standing with two elephants in Northern Thailand

          Khun Kae Lae

          Originally from deep in the mountain forests Kae Lae says he might struggle with English but it’s easy to talk to his elephants

            A young mahout standing in between two elephants

            Khun Dee Paw

            The youngest mahout at MaeVang and he’s been living with elephants his whole life and believes he was born to be with elephants

              Smiling woman standing in front of MaeVang Elephant Home sign

              Khun Maliwan

              The ‘housekeeper’ at the home and she loves making sure the mahouts and visitors eat well and are able to enjoy their time with the elephants

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                "An amazing day - the sanctuary for the elephants was top notch"

                Jane

                "The guide for the elephants was great and walking with the elephants was an incredible experience" "

                Amelia

                "Being with the elephants is an expereince we'll never forget"

                Matt and family

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