ISV - Thailand - Elephant's World - July 21st
Ratings
Impact: 3
Support: 3
Fun: 2
Value: 3
Safety: 4
Review
It was cool working with the elephants first-hand. On the very first day, we got to feed them, bathe them, and make them sticky rice. These creatures were absolutely beautiful.
I liked this project quite a bit, but I later found another elephant conservation place, called Elephant Nature Park, that seemed much more aligned with my personal values. I would recommend volunteering there instead, if at all possible.
Would you recommend this program?
Yes, I would
Year Completed
2016
Private Note to Provider (optional)
I would much rather have preferred to volunteer at Elephant Nature Park, instead of Elephant's World. The Mahouts still used hooks and chains on the elephants, to intimidate and control them. At ENP, the elephants were allowed to roam free, whereas at Elephant's World, it felt too structured and forceful.