Thailand #7: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

Our second day in Hua Hin was spent at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (click that link to find out more). We learned that riding elephants (a big part of the tourist industry in Thailand) is basically abuse. The foundation rescues elephants and other animals from the tourist industry and other misguided ventures and cares for them in this sanctuary that they've been building. Of all of the animals we encountered, the most endearing was Pai Lin, an elephant that spent her life being ridden by tourists. She was enjoying a well-deserved retirement at the foundation. We even got to go with her on one of her two daily walks, fed her fruit, and even gave her a bath! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the foundation. The day ended with a swim and a fantastic dinner back at the resort.

Click here to see the photos and videos from the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand day trip, including videos of our walk and bath with Pai Lin!.

If you want to see Jose's photos from the trip, click here.
And if you want to see an album of some of the videos that my mom took on the trip, click here.