ELEPHANTS!

Today we were proper Eco-tourists and went to the Elephant Nature Park/sanctuary. We decided to go to this place because they pride themselves in rescuing and rehabilitating abused and exploited elephants. At 8am we were picked up and it took an hour to get there. Firstly we fed the elephants, then we wandered around the reserve and met some elephants, thirdly we had lunch, and afterwards we bathed the elephants in the river. Finally we observed a beautiful family during their meal time. 

I had an amazing time today, my favourite part was when we bathed the elephants, although even after the elephants left we carried on splashing each other!!! Took loads of photos for my elephant obsessed mum :) - Grace x

Today has been a huge highlight of our trip so far - to see and feed real elephants has been something so incredibly special, I never had imagined I would ever get the chance to do it. I had a couple of (very happy) teary moments because they are my most favourite animals and I felt so grateful to be able to care for these beautiful creatures for just one day! - Eleanor X

This has been an amazing, surreal day. My favourite bit was definitely towards the end. Most people remained on the viewing platform but myself, Abbi and Katharine went down towards the elephants. It began to rain - monsoon style!! - and so the elephants and the cute baby one began to move towards the shelter of the platform. We soon found ourselves surrounded by several of the biggest elephants in the park and we fed the ever hungry animals some more. It was a truly unforgetable moment. Maisie x

Today has been a once in a life time opportunity; I got to do something I never thought I would be able to do. I loved been so close to the elephants and to see them be happy in their natural environment. I couldn't believe how close I got to the elephants and the fact that I got to stroke and feed them we also got to wash the elephants in the river, however we all got rather wet as it ended up with us all having a water fight. Abbi x

The Elephant Nature Park was something everyone was excited for, once it came around we couldn't wait to be up at 6.30! Once we arrived, we fed, stroked and bathed the elephants. This was one moment that I will never forget. This once in a life time opportunity brought learning and history through out the day about some of natures most beautiful creatures. After this experience, it has inspired me to look into volunteering in the future. I'm very thankful for this experience and I thoughly enjoyed the day. - Florence 

Today was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life without a doubt. Personally, my favourite part was washing the elephants. They wagged their little tails, which meant they were happy... Especially when I poured a bucket over Abbi...😝 At the end of the day we all went to this bridge, (that reminded me a bit of hogwarts,) and watched all the elephants, including the baby ones, come out and just chill in the reserve! The view was beautiful, and when it began to rain it truly set the scene. Can't wait to show the Rainbows all my pictures of the Ellie's, as well as looking forward to our lie in in the morning!!- Charlotte 💙💙

 

The day was finally upon us when we could go and see the elephants! After the worth while early start we were soon feeding the elephants, their trunks were like giant hovers. My favorite part was washing the elephants as they seemed so happy and comfortable in their environment. There was a funny part when a baby elephant was chasing its handler for more bananas. Today was truely an unforgetable day and I am so glad I have been given this opportunity🐘😃- Maisy B

Having never seen an elephant in real life before, I didn't really know what they were like but I loved it, they were playing in the water and I enjoyed washing them the most because we could get so close to the animals. A brilliant experience I will remember for a long time!- Louise

Spending the day hanging out with elephants in a place they were safe was amazing! There is no way to comprehend the size of them until you can actually be up close to them. An utterly amazing day!! - Hannah

Today was absolutely amazing! It was so nice to see the elephants in a way that keeps them safe and happy. The stories behind the elephants in the sanctuary were often very sad but we all got so close to them, feeling so lucky ❤️ - Beth 😘

I absolutely loved seeing the elephants today! It was amazing to hear all the stories of the elephants lives and to see them up close in person. Meeting and bathing the elephants was so much fun and is something I'll never forget. It was definitely worth the early start as it meant we got to feed the elephants too. I am extremely grateful that I have been given the opportunity to come and see the elephants! 🐘🐘 Louisa 

Today was so so fab!! It was completely different to anything I'd ever seen before and I genuinely really enjoyed it. Love, Anna :) ps sorry about the short message I got this last and it's about 11:30pm- so from all of us- GOODNIGHT!! 😴