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    Endangered Ark Foundation - The handler is demonstrating elephant foot care.

    Endangered Ark Foundation

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    I'm not exaggerating when I say this was a life-changing experience. These elephants are the most…read moremajestic, gentle, intelligent creatures I've ever been this close to. Seeing them up close in such a loving, respectful environment truly moved me. You can tell how well they are cared for, in every way. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. I walked away with a deeper understanding of elephants and their behaviors. I was really touched by seeing the bond these animals share with the caretakers and the way the caretakers feel in return may be even stronger. You can really see in every action these people are not there for a paycheck or a cool story - they are there for these animals. I was a little hesitant about visiting because I didn't want to feel like I was taking part in the exploitation of the elephants, but it did not have that vibe at all! Learning more about their history made me feel better about this. My favorite part was when they "release" them out into basically a huge playground. It was rainy the day we went but the elephants LOVED IT. They were playing in mud puddles and the younger ones were running around like puppies. Precious. You could really see their individual personalities here and the subtle ways the older ladies all work together to parent the youngins! I honestly feel so lucky to have had this experience. I did the most expensive option but it was worth every penny. If you're considering visiting--do it. It's something you'll never forget.

    We chose to take a couple granddaughters here (after their requests). It is an absolutely fantastic…read moreplace! The animals and the staff are equally amazing. The overall purpose of this place is amazing, they just want to provide a nice place for the elephants to do more than survive but to live. They never will live as long as in the wild but they will certainly live more comfortably. We got to see an elephant paint for us, the handler demonstrated how they take care of their feet and other health issues. They explained the differences between Asian and African elephants and we all got to feed carrots to them. They have cottages and tree houses that you can spend the night in and an elephant will bring you breakfast! They've added gazebo like structures to provide shade over the years making the tour and talks more comfortable in the hot summer weather. It's worth doing again.

    Choctaw Cultural Center - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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