Maesa Elephant Camp in Thailand, one of the country’s largest elephant rescue facilities, recently relocated two of its elephants to another rescue camp.
Established in 1976, Maesa Elephant Camp has provided a haven for elephants displaced by the end of the logging industry.
Many of these elephants wandered the streets of Thailand with their handlers. The camp aims to create a natural, healthy environment where elephants can thrive.
It also emphasizes the importance of social interaction for the elephants’ mental and physical well-being.
Elephants play a crucial role in our ecosystem, yet their population has significantly declined worldwide.
In a video, the owner and managing director of Maesa Elephant Camp discusses the camp’s challenges and the reasons behind relocating two of their elephants.
Thailand has largely closed its borders to foreign tourists, leading to a severe financial crisis due to the decline in tourism. This situation has impacted resources at Maesa Elephant Camp.
Mae Bum Roum, one of the relocated elephants, is approximately 70 years old and formerly carried tourists.
Along with 46-year-old Chang Pet, Mae Bum Roum was moved to another elephant camp called Lek. The hope is that their lives will improve in their new home.
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