It was here that an older elephant adopted Thong Ae and tried to care for her as her nanny. Tragically, Thong Ae’s nanny died from exhaustion whilst carrying tourists on her back. Lek heard about Thong Ae’s plight and was determined to rescue her. In August 2017, Lek convinced the owner to allow Thong Ae to come to Elephant Nature Park so that she could recover from the trauma of her past and her poor physical health. Sweet and gentle in nature, Thong Ae quickly won the hearts of both elephants and caretakers alike. She was adopted by several nannies including Jenny and her health began to improve in this new environment of love and care.
In March 2019, Lek received the dreaded call from the owner to say that they wanted to sell Thong Ae back to the circus. Luckily, we were able to convince the owner to allow Thong Ae to stay at Elephant Nature Park permanently with her many nannies and friends. Thong Ae’s nurturing nature has made her a favorite among older elephants, and she finds joy in forming deep connections with her herd. Thong Ae continues to thrive in her forever home at Elephant Nature Park.
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