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Millennium Elephant Foundation Ethical Encounter

Walking alongside rescued elephants, no rides, no chains.

A visit to the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Kegalle, an ethical sanctuary for rescued and retired working elephants, where visitors walk alongside, feed and help bathe the elephants in the river rather than watching them ride or perform.

  • Category: Ethical Wildlife Encounter
  • Duration: Half day
  • Best For: Hidden Ceylon Collection guests, or any traveller wanting a genuine ethical elephant experience

 

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Inclusions

  • Private transport
  • Foundation entrance fee
  • Guide

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Walking alongside rescued elephants, no rides, no chains.

A visit to the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Kegalle, an ethical sanctuary for rescued and retired working elephants, where visitors walk alongside, feed and help bathe the elephants in the river rather than watching them ride or perform.

  • Category: Ethical Wildlife Encounter
  • Duration: Half day
  • Best For: Hidden Ceylon Collection guests, or any traveller wanting a genuine ethical elephant experience

 

Search Location

Inclusions

  • Private transport
  • Foundation entrance fee
  • Guide

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Highlights

  • No riding, no chains, genuine sanctuary conditions
  • Walking, feeding and river bathing with rescued elephants
  • Insight into the elephants’ individual histories and rescue stories