A GREEN BUSINESS The team at ChangChill doesn’t only care about elephants - we also support our local community, hire local staff members, and run an eco-friendly business. ChangChill where elephants can simply be elephants #Elephants #ChangChill #GreenBusiness #AboutChangChill

MAE MUN The oldest elephant at ChangChill, Mae Mun, was born in the early 1960s in Mae Chod district, Tak Province. Her name means “strong mother”, and she is owned by a family that has cared for her over two generations. #MaeMun #Elephants #ChangChill #ChangChillFamily

MAE MAYURA Mayura, the youngest, and most energetic elephant in the ChangChill herd, is often heard trumpeting and roaring with her mother, Mae Gohgae. #MaeMayura #Elephants #ChangChill #ChangChillFamily

MAE GOHGAE Mae Gohgae lives a special life at ChangChill, because “mae” means “mother” in Thai, and that’s exactly what her role is here. #MaeGohgae #Elephants #ChangChill #ChangChillFamily

Be a Guest in a Giant’s Home Visit the scenic valley and experience the rushing river and thick forest that our beautiful elephants call home. Booking and more information bit.ly/2Q55gC9 ChangChill where elephants can simply be elephants #ChangChill

FILL YOUR HEART AT CHANGCHILL. At ChangChill, you’ll get to know the elephants as individuals by spending time observing their natural behaviour Booking and more information bit.ly/2Q55gC9 #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyvenue

Did you know? Elephants protect their skin from the sun, cool themselves down, and protect themselves from insect bites using mud! They love to suck the mud up with their trunk and spray it all over their body on hot days. #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyvenue #ElephantsFact

Moleko, who’s name means “naughty girl,” in Karen language, was born in the early 1970s in Mae Chod district, Tak province. Many years ago, when she was working as a logging elephant, she suffered a serious injury. #ChangChill #Elephants #AboutElephantsAtChangChill #MaeMoleko

Giant Exercise Elephants are the largest land mammals on the planet, and they need lots of exercise to keep them healthy. At ChangChill we’re constantly looking to expand our property to give the elephants more space for walking and grazing. #ChangChill #ElephantFacts

An Elephant’s Best Friend Being a mahout is traditionally a very spiritual role in Thai culture and history. A mahout devotes their life to an elephant, developing a deep bond and form of communication over many years of spending each day together. #Mahout #ChangChill

Mae YUEN Mae Yeun was born in 1982 Mae Yeun can be social and spend time with the other elephants, but also breaks away from the group for some alone time at her favourite place at ChangChill – the river! On hot days, Mae Yeun will soak #ChangChill #Elephants #MaeYuen

BE A TRAVELER AND A HELPER AT THE SAME TIME! When you come to ChangChill, you won’t feel like a tourist, but like a helper who is providing a better life to elephants. Booking and more information bit.ly/2OJvx8e #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyVenue #Booking

Elephant skin is thick in some spots, but thin enough to feel a mosquito landing on it in other spots. Also, so they keep applying a thick coating of mud, and diving into the river for a cool, refreshing swim. #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyvenue #ElephantFacts #Elephants

The oldest known elephant in the world! The oldest known elephant in the world lived for 86 years (1917 – 2003). The average lifespan of an elephant is from 50 to 70 years, but they will live longer if provided with suitable diet and optimal living conditions. #ChangChill

Elephants can recognise themselves in mirrors an Asian elephant called Happy repeatedly touched an ‘X’ painted on her forehead while looking in the mirror, Most animals will assume that a reflection is another animal, and look for it behind the mirror. #ChangChill

BE A CHEF. If you join our trip you will have an opportunity to decorate the feeding tube and watching them enjoy their food in the feeding tube that you decorate. Booking and more information bit.ly/2OJvx8e #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyvenue #Booking

The sixth sense of elephants Elephants may be able to detect a thunderstorm from 280km away, and will head towards it, looking for water. In 2004, elephants appeared to head for higher ground before the Asian tsunami struck. #ChangChill #ElephantFriendlyvenue #ElephantsFact

Mother-Daughter Duo Mae Gohgae and Mayura are inseparable, and seeing them wander between the forest together makes us feel proud of the life we’re offering to this mother and her daughter. You can meet them, and the other members of the herd, on a full day program at ChangChill

ChangChill’s Journey We have come a long way! We used to offer elephant riding, then elephant bathing and feeding, and now, our current observation-only program. This transition has shown us, and our visitors, the beauty of elephants simply being elephants. #ChangChill

Immersed in Nature You won’t just be mesmerized by the elephants at ChangChill, but also by the stunning forest, the picturesque valley, and the vibrant Karen hill tribe community in this area. Escape the city for a day in the mountains with us! #ChangChill #Elephants