Question 1

What makes Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve an ethical elephant sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve is an ethical elephant sanctuary because we follow the Five Freedoms for Animals and design every part of our elephants’ lives around welfare. Our elephants have freedom from thirst, hunger, discomfort, pain, fear and distress, and they have space to express natural behaviours. They live in a large forest environment with experienced, kind mahouts who give them room to form friendships, socialise and heal as a herd, instead of being used for shows, riding or forced bathing. Our team is highly experienced in animal welfare, and Hidden Forest is recommended by organisations such as World Animal Protection and Responsible Travel.

Question 2

Can I touch or hug the elephants?

Accepted Answer

At Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve we put the welfare and happiness of our elephants first, so guests are not allowed to touch or hug the elephants. Most of our elephants are rescued from bathing and riding camps where they were touched constantly, and they do not enjoy that kind of contact. As a genuine ethical elephant sanctuary, we show them respect by giving them space and avoiding unnecessary touching.

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