Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

About Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

Hutsadin Elephant Foundation is at 176 Moo 7 on the Hua Hin–Nong Plub Road in Hin Lek Fai. The operator lists 032827098 / 032827100 and hutsadinhuahin@hotmail.com. The official contact page lists foundation opening hours as 08:00–16:00 daily. Walking activities have the separate published window of 09:00–16:00; confirm any holiday exceptions before travel. Go to reception before approaching any elephant and remain accompanied by a staff member. The foundation stopped offering bareback riding in April 2024. Its published activities include walking and feeding, weather-dependent washing, and an education visit. The approximately 30-minute walk includes fruit and an optional shower on return when weather allows: THB 800 per person, THB 400 for ages 3–8 and free under 3. Confirm the available elephant and activity before paying. The education visit is offered Monday–Friday between 10:00 and 12:00 and lasts about 40 minutes. It is listed at THB 300 per person, with children under 5 free. A combined education and walk programme is also advertised. English-speaking volunteers are normally available Monday–Friday, 09:00–13:00; this is narrower than the foundation’s general visiting hours. The operator accepts cash only. Advance booking is normally unnecessary for groups of ten or fewer; groups of more than ten must email ahead. Bring an original, copied or phone-image passport for the operator’s activity-insurance registration. These are the foundation’s published participation conditions, not a promise about an individual insurance claim. Accessible entrance and parking are mapped, but the operator says the facility is not fully accessible. Email before arrival to discuss the suitable activity and access arrangements. Washing depends on weather and the staff’s arrangements; it should not be assumed to be included in every visit.