Millennium Elephant Foundation is an organization and charity set up to rescue and care for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. The foundation is …
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Feb 19, 2025
Great place to go with kids and definitely go there instead of public orphanage. It is worth to stay there for longer and wash the elephant as well instead of riding them ;) we had so great time that…Full review by Adam K
Feb 10, 2025
This was the one of the worst thing i have to witness. I felt terrible for the elephants i felt terrible that ive supported this situation. They are very cruel. This is not a rehabilitation center no…Full review by doga a
Jan 12, 2025
Tourist trap! Don't support those people. It seems that the taxi drivers get commission so they recommend this horrible place. If you wanna see elephants living in a concrete place and be told be the…Full review by Lucecitamn
Hello Jeff, Did you stay overnight at the Elephant Foundation or eat there? This is an option I am considering. I have read a review by someone who was working for the Foundation for 3mths, who said accommodation & food are good; however, I would like to know from a visitor/tourist's point of view. I am a hardy traveller, & my Mother is also, but too a degree :) I would appreciate your feedback. Regards, Rachel.
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The MEF has proved to be an interesting attraction in Sri Lanka. Our clients usually experience this during their travel to the cultural capital or the hill country. During the visit the …
The MEF has proved to be an interesting attraction in Sri Lanka. Our clients usually experience this during their travel to the cultural capital or the hill country. During the visit the travellers will get the opportunity to take part in an Elephant walk and Elephant bath. The lunch at the site is highly recommended. For further information please contact us at silvertreetravel
How it is with a small kid? Our daughter is 4yrs old...
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she will love it. Just walking behind these beautiful elephants watching them eating. She will also get to feed them. No riding of course as they explain this is so cruel. This experience …
she will love it. Just walking behind these beautiful elephants watching them eating. She will also get to feed them. No riding of course as they explain this is so cruel. This experience is even better and of course you get into the river and wash them down. Wonderful memories and have fun.
Hi there, visiting some family in SL next summer and travelling with a few friends. Just wondering how much a week's volunteering would cost per person? Thank you in advance
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I believe you have meals and basic accommodation in exchange for looking after the elephants. Contact them direct.
how many hours does this visit take? and do we have to contact them before coming or is it a walk in situation?
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HI. It usually lasts 2-3 hours. We were there about 4 hours. You can go fast or slowly! People mainly just turned up but we preferred to book in advance by e-mail. This can fast track …
HI. It usually lasts 2-3 hours. We were there about 4 hours. You can go fast or slowly! People mainly just turned up but we preferred to book in advance by e-mail. This can fast track you if busy. It is cheap, you can book the walk without lunch. We chose to adopt 3 elephants as we then got the walk and entrance and lunch for free. This is more expensive than 2 fees but it was only about £100, which we thought was a bargain. We chose our elephant in advance and got adoption packs for each. They arranged our taxis at a good rate too. One of the best experiences of my life and we are thinking of doing it again. See their website for email and bank details, it was all very smooth.
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