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BTEH is dedicated to the well-being and survival of African and Asian elephants, fostering socio-ecological resilience in communities seeking human-elephant coexistence, and striving for a world where both elephants and people can thrive. Our community-based conservation approach, developed since BTEH’s founding in 2004, emphasises shared decision-making, sustainability, equality, and partnerships. Through our projects, we promote evidence-based solutions that achieve human-elephant coexistence through range expansion, habitat restoration and supporting farmers in elephant-friendly livelihoods and land use, generating benefits for people, elephants and the ecosystems they share.

For the future of elephants!

Elephants are a keystone species in the ecosystems they are part of. Elephants disperse seeds, maintain grasslands and find water, all crucial for the survival of other species.

The mission of Bring The Elephant Home is to increase the chances of survival for elephants
in the wild and strive towards a
harmonious world where both humans and elephants can thrive, mutually benefiting from
coexistence.

We need your help

We always welcome partners, volunteers, donors and sponsors for our projects. Please consider participating in one of our initiatives or supporting our mission by making a donation. You can follow the latest news here.

Meet the team

Bring The Elephant Home is active on three continents. There is a lot of work to do for our various projects around the world, and we help to realise our ambitious plans is always welcome! More info: volunteer@bteh.org. Meet the team!

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  • Thanks to all who joined our tea tasting and elephant conservation talk in Hua Hin this week! It is such a great feeling to be in a room full of curious minds and folks passionate about community-based conservation! 

Thanks to @soapme.huahin and @centara_huahin for creating the space and support for this lovely experience.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to join our future events, and as always, you can purchase the fantastic local elephant-friendly products at the link in our bio!
  • 🐘✨ สุขสันต์วันช้างไทย! 🎉✨ วันนี้เป็นวันช้างไทยแห่งชาติ ซึ่งเริ่มต้นขึ้นโดยรัฐบาลในปี ค.ศ. 1988 วันช้างไทยแห่งชาตินี้เป็นการฉลองประจำปีที่จัดขึ้นในวันที่ 13 มีนาคม เป้าหมายหลักของวันหยุดนี้คือการสดุดีถึงความสัมพันธ์อันลึกซึ้งระหว่างช้างกับคนไทย พร้อมทั้งส่งเสริมความตระหนักรู้และการสนับสนุนการอนุรักษ์และการป้องกันช้าง

เราจะร่วมฉลองด้วยการเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมฟื้นฟูในอุทยานแห่งชาติกุยบุรีและฉลองกับเพื่อนๆ ที่งานเทศกาลท้องถิ่น! ร่วมกับเราในการฉลองสัตว์ที่ยิ่งใหญ่เหล่านี้และความผูกพันอันลึกซึ้งกับคนไทย มาเป็นผู้สนับสนุนการป้องกันพวกเขาและให้แน่ใจว่าพวกเขาจะเจริญรุ่งเรืองสำหรับรุ่นหลัง 🐘❤️ บอกเราสิว่าคุณกำลังฉลองวันนี้อย่างไร!

🐘✨ Happy Wan Chang Thai! 🎉✨ Today is Thai National Elephant Day. Inaugurated by the government in 1988, Thailand's National Elephant Day is an annual celebration observed on March 13th. The primary objective of this holiday is to pay tribute to the deep connection between elephants and the Thai people while promoting awareness and advocacy for elephant conservation and protection. 

We will celebrate by joining restoration efforts in Kuiburi National Park and celebrating with friends at the local festival! Join us in celebrating these magnificent creatures and their deep bond with the Thai people. Let's advocate for their protection and ensure they thrive for future generations. 🐘❤️ Tell us how you are celebrating today! 

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  • Join us for a unique conservation experience at
“Pathways to Coexistence: Community-based
Elephant Conservation” on March 12th, 1 PM, at The Museum, Centara Grant Beach Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand! Discover the innovative Tom Yum Project, enjoy a tea-tasting session, and engage in vital discussions on human-elephant coexistence.
Support local communities and conservation efforts.

RSVP now - https://buff.ly/3v8Z6tx
  • 🎥 New Amazing Wild Elephant Footage Alert! 🐘✨
We're thrilled to share some breathtaking new footage captured by our team in the north of Thailand. Amazing to see these interactions and behaviors up close, including adorable babies! 

You can help support this work; follow the link to donate today! https://bit.ly/3Tr7SN7 

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  • 🔗 👉 https://bit.ly/43cQb75 
Check out our most recent blog! 🐘 Through the eyes of Irene Gatti, a dedicated conservationist working with our team in Thailand to explore the use of bee hives and 
pheromones to deter elephants from crop fields. 🐝🌱

Learn how this approach, initially tested in South Africa, is now being applied and studied for the first time in Thailand at our field station in Kuiburi! Collaborating with Dr. Mark G. Wright from the University of Hawaii, we continue working to unravel new ways to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. 🌏🤝

📸 Catch a glimpse of the adventurous field life, from deploying pheromone-infused socks to tackling unexpected challenges with a sense of humor and resilience. 🧦🚴‍♀️

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  • 🐘💚 Join Our Elephant Conservation Expedition! 🌍✨
March 5-14, 2024 | Kariega Game Reserve, South Africa
Are you passionate about making a real change for elephants? Dive into an unforgettable adventure with Bring The Elephant Home and Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa! 🌿🐾
- Track and identify wild elephants
- Engage with cutting-edge conservation technology
- Contribute to vital research by collecting data and samples

🚨 We have a last-minute opportunity to work alongside expert ecologists, rangers, and researchers. Gain hands-on experience in elephant conservation, enjoy regular game drives, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking wilderness. 🌳🦁

Apply now to make a difference and explore the heart of wildlife conservation!
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