Our Elephants

Mae Manas was born in 1981.

She was born in a Karen tribal village in Mae Hong Son, near the border between Myanmar and Thailand. She previously worked in the logging industry, dragging timber around the Mae Hong Son area, before coming to live at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park with her four-year-old daughter, Mesa. We hope that both of them will continue to live peacefully and happily here with us.

The mahout who takes care of Mae Manas is named Dibogro.
Dibogro’s family has worked as elephant keepers for more than 100 years, passing their knowledge and experience down from generation to generation.

Mesa means “April” in the Thai language. She was born on 2 April 2020 in Mae Chaem District. She is Mae Manas’s daughter and followed her mother to live at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park. She is in good physical and mental health.

The mahout who takes care of Mesa is named Polo.
He has taken care of Mesa since she was born and continues to care for her until now.

Boon Yuean was born in 1994.

She was born in Mae Chaem District and raised by a Karen hill tribe family. When she grew into a young elephant, the family decided to move her to Mae Taeng, where she worked in elephant shows.

After that, we invited Boon Yuean and her family to live at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park.

The Karen family who takes care of Mae Boon Yuean and her children is Khun Jirayus’s family.
They have more than three generations of experience caring for elephants and maintaining a close bond between elephants and humans.

At present, Koko is Mae Boon Yuean’s companion.

Aree was born on 22 November 2013.

She is Boon Yuen’s daughter, and she loves staying close to her mother.
No one can guide her except the mahout who has taken care of her since she was born. She is a very clever elephant.

Aree is now entering her teenage years. She is friendly with people.

The mahout who takes care of Aree is Khun Jirayus.
They are best friends.

Mae Paruay was born on 13 April 2001.

She originally came from the border region between Myanmar and Thailand. Her family belongs to the Karen tribe, an ethnic community from Myanmar who are now living in Thailand.

In Karen culture, family extends beyond humans, as elephants are also considered part of the family. Mae Paruay grew up in this close-knit community, where humans and elephants have lived side by side for generations, sharing a deep bond built on trust, respect, and peaceful coexistence.