Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
The Elephant Sanctuary operates out of a central cluster of buildings which house sanctuary employees and long-term volunteers, as well as providing kitchen, meeting and lounging space for visitors.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Elephants are housed each night at two pens, during which time the sanctuary is able to tend to their health needs. They are free to roam the surrounding jungle during the days.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Guides lead visitors into the jungle. Here the guide is pointing out their tracks as they cross a river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
The sanctuary provides rubber boots, which can be necessary with the river and stream crossings.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Reaching the elephants often requires tracing their route into the jungle, a walk of up to several kilometers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
The sanctuary offers the chance to observe elephants, while the guides discuss their habits and personalities, relating educational and often funny stories about the elephants at the sanctuary.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Observers are asked to maintain a small distance from the elephants, and photographs are encouraged.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Two elephants walk in the wild at the Elephant Sanctuary.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Watching the elephants for a length of time reveals a glimpse into their personality, not to mention the dexterity of their physical abilities. Here we follow as one climbs a hillside in the jungle.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Observing one of the elephants at the sanctuary.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019
Visitors are provided with a lunch, which guides offer the option of eating in the jungle. Here, visitors stop to eat lunch while watching the elephants forage around the hillside for theirs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/22/2019