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The Thai Elephants Conservation Centre |
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is located in the Thung Kwian forest park in Hang Chat
district about 32 kilometres from town on the route to Chiang
Mai. It is the only facility in the world devoted to the
training of elephants for timber work using these pachyderms
as labor. There are performances and training demonstrations.
The art of making wooden elephants is also demonstrated.
There are 2-3 shows daily. Visitors can enjoy feeding these
intelligent giants or to ride them to see natural surroundings.
The centre provides health care for the elephants. For more
information call (054) 227051.
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