Gentle Giants Elephant Stay Home Project

Gentle Giants Elephant Stay Home Project Benefiting not only the elephants, the mahouts but also their communities. But, the accolades do not end there.

Awakening sleeping hearts and minds, to give captive elephants a better way of life, while systematically helping their caretakers find a new, profitable, ethical & humane way of living. OUR MISSION: Elephant conservation and to work in collaboration with elephant owners and their local communities in finding a more harmonious and peaceful coexistence with the gentle giants and enabling the mahou

ts (caretakers) to earn a decent living to support their families. By helping create opportunities where elephants can stay and thrive in their own habitats, sanctuaries or other ethical, humane projects living in harmony with nature. Our Nonprofit will always be willing to work with anyone who is wanting to better the living conditions of their communities while protecting the well - being and natural habitats of the elephants. OUR PARTNER: Gentle Giants non-profit partners with, Lek Chailert; world renown elephant conservationist - founder of Save Elephant Foundation. "Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton invited Lek to Washington, DC in 2010 to honor her as one of six Women Heroes of Global Conservation. Lek was named one of Time Magazine’s Heroes of Asia for her work in conservation in 2005 and the Ford Foundation’s “Hero of the Planet” in 2001. Lek has earned honorary degrees from Rajabhat Chiang Mai University Finally, The National Geographic documentary Vanishing Giants, highlighting Lek’s work with the Asian elephant, was recognized by the Humane Society of the United States with the Genesis Award in 2003. Today, Lek continues to be at the forefront of elephant (and other animal rights causes), raising international awareness and encouraging other countries in the region to follow her lead, as well as helping provide sustainable alternatives to local villages. At the same time, she maintains special relationships with the animals she rescues. Most days, she can be found at Elephant Nature Park spending time with the rescued herd." ~ SEF

Calling on our GG Family! It's time to VOTE for GG and ME!Plus.... IT'S DOUBLE VOTES WEEKEND🔥All votes Doubled until Sun...
09/05/2026

Calling on our GG Family! It's time to VOTE for GG and ME!

Plus.... IT'S DOUBLE VOTES WEEKEND

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We have slid down to position 12 (out of the Top 10) on My Giving Circle :( So this beautiful gentle one is here to remind everyone to please vote! Can you guess who it is?

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🙏🐘 Prayers for Monet - UpdateGG Family, we see your stress, your worry, and above all, the deep love you all hold for ou...
09/04/2026

🙏🐘 Prayers for Monet - Update

GG Family, we see your stress, your worry, and above all, the deep love you all hold for our sweet boy, Monet. We feel it too.

Unfortunately, the door we were knocking on regarding a safe and compassionate home did not open. We completely understand and fully support their decision, so we gently ask for no negativity or blame. Their primary responsibility is to protect the beautiful gentle souls already in their care, and we respect that completely.

Please know that we are still working tirelessly behind the scenes. We are exploring every possible avenue and navigating the many complicated variables of Monet’s situation. Even when things seem quiet on the outside, the fight never stops. We have not lost hope, and we will not give up until Monet has the peaceful, safe, and secure life he deserves.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and love.

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09/04/2026

💚🐘 Thankful Thursday 🐘💚

Today, we are incredibly thankful for moments like this. ❤️

Three beautiful giants, enjoying their time together, kicking and playing with the tires, while our sweet Baby Sai Thong squeaks and squeaks and squeaks—as if she has so much to tell Mama Wang Thong and her friend Ghon Thong. 😂🐘💕

They are happy. They are together. They are simply enjoying being elephants.💗

And we are so very thankful to be part of their journey and to witness these beautiful little moments of joy.🙏🐘❤️

Sometimes, happiness is as simple as playing together, making a little noise, and having someone beside you to share it with. 🐾🐘💚

Thank you, Sai Thong, Wang Thong, and Ghon Thong, for reminding us what life is truly about ❤️

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09/03/2026

🚀🐘✨ Happy GG Family!

Let’s rewind to 2023 with our darling Duang Kae! 💦🛞

Duang Kae has been a cherished part of the GG Family since 2020. Recently, she and her bestie, Pho Thong, began a beautiful new chapter with Phuket Elephant Home—an ethical tourism venue in Phuket, Thailand. 🇹🇭🌴

Duang Kae's journey has not been an easy one, but we cannot imagine not walking it by her side. Seeing her now, enjoying a better life in Phuket, makes every single hurdle worth it. She is finally making her own choices—roaming in a lush, relaxing environment, rolling in the mud, splashing in the cool pool, and bonding even deeper with her companion, Pho Thong. 💚

Many times the road is more than rocky, and the mountain seems too daunting to climb, but we never give up. Why? Because EVERY gentle giant deserves respect, autonomy, peace, and the freedom to be exactly who they were born to be. ✨🐘

✨ HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT ETHICAL TOURISM: ✨

If you or your loved ones are traveling to Phuket, please choose to support true ethical tourism by planning a visit to see Duang Kae and Pho Thong!

Your support keeps venues like this sustainable, ensuring these beautiful souls never have to return to a life of exploitation.

Although Gentle Giants is not affiliated with this venue, we proudly support their efforts to give these girls the life they deserve.

Reach out to Phuket Elephant Home directly to book your visit! 📝👇

☎️ +66 62 518 0769
Open Daily 9.00AM -5.00PM

💚🐘Wednesday Wish ✨🐘Today, our Wednesday Wish is for our beautiful boy, Monet. 🐘❤️Just like Monet is reaching for the hig...
09/02/2026

💚🐘Wednesday Wish ✨🐘

Today, our Wednesday Wish is for our beautiful boy, Monet. 🐘❤️

Just like Monet is reaching for the highest leaves, we are reaching for the highest dream for him.

A safe home. 🌳🌳🌳
A peaceful life. 🦋🐘🏡
Freedom. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐘🐾🐾🐾🐾
Love. 🍉🐘🐘🐘🌳🌳🌳❤️
A future where he can simply be the gentle giant he was meant to be. 🐘💚

We continue searching, and right now, one wonderful possibility is carefully looking through all the information we have shared about our boy. We are keeping our hearts hopeful that they will open their doors to Monet.

So today, we ask you to keep wishing with us. 🙏

Hold Monet close to your heart. See him in your mind happy, safe, loved, and free.

Send your love, your good thoughts, your prayers, whatever speaks to your heart.

And together, let's reach for that highest dream for our beautiful boy.

Monet, we are reaching for you. ❤️🐘

💚 One Family. Two Continents. One Love. 💚

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09/02/2026

Proof that the toughest climbs are worth the view. ✨️🐘💜

Right now, we are working hard behind the scenes to bring another beautiful soul to safety.

To be completely honest, we have been hitting a few frustrating walls, and it can feel a bit like wading through thick mud.

But then we look at this face. We remember that the toughest climbs lead to the most rewarding moments. Jun Bug didn't get to be this happy and carefree overnight—it took patience, a fierce community, and an absolute mountain of love.

So, we are dusting off the stress, channeling our inner elephant strength, and pushing right through those hurdles.

Because every single gentle giant deserves a chance to kick up some dirt, throw on a 'hat', stand tall, and just enjoy being free.

Thank you for standing with us, sending your love, and being the mighty force that makes these miracles happen.

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🐘🙏 PRAYERS FOR MONET 🙏🐘Dear GG Family,Today, we want to share something with you that is very difficult for us to write....
09/01/2026

🐘🙏 PRAYERS FOR MONET 🙏🐘

Dear GG Family,

Today, we want to share something with you that is very difficult for us to write. Please read the whole post before tagging or the questions.

First and foremost, please know this:

❤️ We are doing everything in our power to keep Monet safe.

We have loved this beautiful boy and supported his care for the past six and a half years, together with all of you and because of all of you. He is part of our family, and we know that he is part of yours too.

About a week and a half ago, Monet's owner contacted Lek to let her know that, because of a serious illness in the family and the need for financial resources, she would have to sell Monet and asked whether we would be willing to purchase him.

Unfortunately, Lek is not able to take Monet at this time.

As soon as we learned this, we began reaching out to other sanctuaries and organizations to try to find him a safe home.

We have contacted several wonderful organizations, including BLES, Planting Peace, Kindred Spirits, and others. Every one of them has been incredibly kind and compassionate, but unfortunately can't take him at this time either. Yet, some are continuing to put on their thinking hats to see whether they may know of another possibility. We are all working as one to help Monet💞

But as of today, we do not yet have a positive answer for our boy.

And this is why we are asking you to please keep Monet in your thoughts and prayers. 🙏❤️

We want to be completely honest with you because you are our GG Family. We don't want you to hear about this later and wonder why we didn't tell you what was happening.

We also want you to understand that we are human. We are carrying a tremendous amount of worry and pressure in our hearts right now, and we know that many of you will feel that same heartbreak because you love Monet too.

But we cannot allow fear to take over.

Right now, our focus must be on one thing:

Finding Monet a safe and compassionate home.

We will continue knocking on doors. We will continue asking questions. We will continue looking for possibilities. And we will keep you informed as we learn more.

We have always called you our GG Family, and family means walking together through the beautiful moments and the difficult ones.

So today, we are asking you to walk with us.

Not with anger.
Not with blame.
Not against anyone.

But with love. ❤️

Please keep Monet in your thoughts and prayers, and help us hold hope for him while we continue searching for the door that will open.

We don't know yet how this story will unfold.

But we know this:

We will not stop looking for a safe and loving future for Monet.

And whatever happens, we will face it together, with compassion, with dignity, and with our hearts open.

Hands down. Arms down. Hearts open. ❤️

For Monet. 🐘💚

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08/31/2026

💞 Monday Muse 🐘

Today, our beautiful Mae Mai reminds us that life can surprise us in the most beautiful ways. 🐘💗

Mae Mai continues to thrive in the company of her two besties, and as you can see, she is enjoying Mother Nature just as it was meant to be enjoyed, scratching against a tree, feeling the earth beneath her feet, and simply being herself. Love Wins 💞

And before you ask… yes, we know! 😂

Mae Mai's beautiful pink knee brace was unfortunately washed away by the floods, along with all of the other braces. So, now, our girl is enjoying her days without her pink accessory. 💗

And what better way to say goodbye to August than with our beautiful Mae Mai, surrounded by friendship, nature, and the freedom to simply enjoy her life?

Goodbye, August. ❤️
Thank you for reminding us that beautiful things can grow when we give them time, patience, and love.

🤔 Question of the Day ❓️

As August comes to an end, what has this month gifted you—or what has it taught you?

We would love to hear from our GG Family. 💚

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08/31/2026

"If I don't look at Monday, Monday can't see me." 🫣💤

Our sweet Prince Kham Saen is showing us exactly what a slow start looks like. First, a casual headstand. Then, he thinks about getting up... changes his mind... repeats both a few times... and finally stumbles away to start his day. 🐘💤

⏰🔄 If your morning routine involves hitting the snooze button six times and contemplating the meaning of life upside down before you actually stand up, Kham Saen is your spirit animal.

Rate how many attempts it takes you to get out of bed on a scale of 1 to Kham Saen! 👇

🍬 🐘💗Sunday Sweets 🍬🐘❤️Today’s sweetness comes to us from beautiful Duang Kae and her best friend, Pho Thong. 🐘🐘💗A moment...
08/30/2026

🍬 🐘💗Sunday Sweets 🍬🐘❤️

Today’s sweetness comes to us from beautiful Duang Kae and her best friend, Pho Thong. 🐘🐘💗

A moment filled with tenderness, friendship, and the promise of a life where they can finally enjoy what every elephant deserves: freedom, peace, dignity, and simply being themselves. 🐾🐘❤️

There is something so beautiful about seeing them together. This feels like a little glimpse of the life we have always wished for them.

Now tell us, GG Family…

💗 If Duang Kae and Pho Thong could speak to each other in this moment, what do you think they would say? 🐘💗

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