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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.

Elephant Research Experience Thailand:
October 1-10 2025

Dive into the heart of Thailand’s Kuiburi National Park and make a real impact on elephant conservation! Join Bring The Elephant Home’s groundbreaking research team and experience the thrill of studying wild Asian elephants up close! As one of our selected research assistants, you’ll track elephants through lush jungles, decode their behaviours, and work alongside expert researchers and local communities. Contribute to a cutting-edge elephant ID system and community-driven conservation projects that transform human-elephant conflict into coexistence.

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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.

Antoinette van de Water – founder BTEH

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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: support@bteh.org. Meet the team!

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  • 🌿🐘 Join Our Elephant Conservation Team in Thailand! Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that actually makes a difference? 📍 Where: Kuiburi National Park, Thailand 📅 When: October 1–10, 2025 💸 Cost: €2,000 / $2,300 (includes all meals, lodging, transport & more) Become a Research Assistant with Bring The Elephant Home and spend 10 immersive days tracking wild elephants, analyzing behavior, and supporting community-led conservation in one of Asia’s most biodiverse landscapes. 🔍 What you’ll do: - Monitor and identify wild elephants 🐘 - Analyze camera trap data and social dynamics - Collaborate with local leaders on coexistence strategies - Support sustainable livelihoods & create real impact 👥 Ideal for students, early-career professionals, or anyone passionate about conservation, community, or climate action. 💡 No background in wildlife science? No problem, if you’re motivated, we’ll find a place for your skills. 📢 Spaces are limited. Apply now and help protect elephants where it matters most. 👉 www.BTEH.org 📩 Questions? Reach out to brooke@bteh.org #ElephantConservation #ThailandWildlife #VolunteerAbroad #FieldworkOpportunity #CommunityConservation #AsianElephants #ResearchAbroad #BTEH #ConservationTravel #Ecotourism #ProtectWildlife
  • ❤️ You can make a difference. Sponsor a wildlife camera today and help turn human-elephant conflict into coexistence! A $200 donation allows the purchase of one full AI-assisted wildlife camera. 🐘📸 As a thank you, you will receive: 1. Quarterly folder of images captured 2. Special field notes from our research team 3. High-res image of an identified elephant 4. Personalized thank you and shout out 5. Your name on your sponsored camera 6. Discount for 2025 Thai research program 👉 Help us reach our goal—sponsor a wildlife camera today: www.bteh.org #ElephantConservation #WildlifeResearch #Kuiburi #Coexistence #SponsorAWildlifeCamera #BringTheElephantHome
  • 💚 We’re halfway to our fundraising goal—and we need your help to reach the finish line! 🎉 Wildlife cameras are essential for tracking elephant movement and reducing conflict between elephants and farmers near Kuiburi National Park. Your support will allow us to expand our research into new agricultural areas, fostering peaceful coexistence. By sponsoring a camera for just $200 USD, you’ll directly contribute to this vital work and receive exclusive video clips and field updates featuring the elephants recorded on your sponsored camera! 🐘 👉 Help us reach our goal—sponsor a wildlife camera today: www.bteh.org #ElephantConservation #WildlifeResearch #Kuiburi #Coexistence #sponsorawildlifecamera #BringTheElephantHome
  • Dank aan Stichting @abrivoordieren ! Met jullie steun werken we in Kuiburi National Park aan een vreedzaam samenleven tussen mensen en olifanten. In plaats van harde afschrikmiddelen zetten we in op humane, niet-gewelddadige oplossingen. Door cameravallen en gedragsanalyse ontwikkelen we strategieën die conflict verminderen en tolerantie vergroten. Dankzij jullie bijdrage bouwen we aan een toekomst waarin Kuiburi symbool staat voor harmonie tussen mens en natuur. #Bedankt #AbriVoorDieren #MensEnOlifant #Coexistentie #Kuiburi #Olifantenbescherming #WildlifeConservation
  • 🌸💦 สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์จากมูลนิธิพาช้างกลับบ้าน! 💦🌸 ในช่วงเวลาที่ทุกคนได้กลับบ้าน พบครอบครัว และสาดน้ำคลายร้อน พวกเราขอส่งความสุข ความชุ่มฉ่ำใจ และความปรารถนาดีให้ทุกคนทั่วประเทศ 🌿🐘 ขอให้ปีใหม่ไทยนี้เต็มไปด้วยความสุข สุขภาพแข็งแรง และการอยู่ร่วมกันอย่างสันติระหว่างมนุษย์กับช้างป่า 🙏✨ #สงกรานต์2568 #BringTheElephantHome #สงกรานต์อย่างยั่งยืน ——————— 🌸💦 Happy Songkran from Bring the Elephant Home! 💦🌸 As we gather with family and celebrate the Thai New Year with splashes of water and joy, we’re sending cool, heartfelt wishes to you from our team here in Kuiburi. 🌿🐘 May this year bring happiness, good health, and peaceful coexistence between people and wild elephants across Thailand 🙏✨ #Songkran2025 #BringTheElephantHome #SustainableSongkran
  • 🐘 🥾 ภารกิจ 1 วัน กับทีมวิจัยและเจ้าหน้าที่ในการสำรวจร่องรอยช้างป่าในพื้นที่การเกษตรที่ติดเขตอุทยานแห่งชาติ! ทีมงานและชุมชนร่วมมือกันเดินสำรวจเส้นทางธรรมชาติและไร่ผลไม้หลากหลายชนิด ไม่ว่าจะเป็นสับปะรด มะม่วง ขนุน ตลอดจนพื้นที่รกร้าง เพื่อตามหาร่องรอยการปรากฏตัวของช้าง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นรอยตีน ขี้ช้าง หรือร่องรอยการกินพืช 🥾🌳📝 ภารกิจนี้ไม่เพียงสะท้อนถึงความมุ่งมั่นด้านการอนุรักษ์และการเก็บข้อมูลเพื่อประเมินสถานภาพสัตว์ป่า แต่ยังแสดงให้เห็นถึงความร่วมมืออย่างเข้มแข็งระหว่างนักวิจัย เจ้าหน้าที่ และชุมชนโดยรอบ ในการปกป้องและดูแลผืนป่าไปด้วยกัน! 👏 A one-day mission with the research team and officers to survey the signs of wild elephants in an agricultural area adjacent to the national park! The team and local community joined forces to explore natural pathways and various fruit orchards—from pineapples and mangoes to jackfruit and even abandoned fields—to track any evidence of elephant presence, whether footprints, dung, or signs of feeding. This mission not only highlights the strong commitment to conservation and data collection for wildlife status assessment, but also underscores the robust collaboration among researchers, officers, and the surrounding communities in protecting and caring for the forest together!