Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Somboon Legacy Foundation: Hands-off Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://somboon.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [ELEPHANT UNIVERSITY – A collection of really cool questions we get asked about elephants.](https://somboon.org/elephant-university-a-collection-of-really-cool-questions-we-get-asked-about-elephants/): IS IT TRUE THAT ELEPHANTS ARE SCARED OF MICE? - [RESPONSIBLE TOURISM](https://somboon.org/responsible-tourism/): I have always been a fan of slow travel. Of sinking into a place and watching how the days flow, how the light changes over time. Instead of running from place to place, spending one night here, two nights there, ticking that list of “must see’s”, packing, unpacking,having to  keep to a time schedule. - [We are on the move!](https://somboon.org/504-2/): After almost 6 years of loving the Legacy River Khwai Resort, we are on the move to a place with much more space and jungle for our elephants!We are so excited to give our elephants the opportunity to live out their retirement years in an environment that is far from the stress and bustle of their previous lives. - [A visitor’s guide to ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand](https://somboon.org/a-visitors-guide-to-ethical-elephant-sanctuaries-in-thailand/): If you are a tourist, a trip to Thailand is incomplete without seeing the country’s extraordinary elephants. These majestic animals have been an integral part of Thailand’s culture and history, used for a variety of purposes such as for transportation, war, logging (in the timber industry), and now tourism. Currently, there are around 3,500 – 4,000 captive elephants in Thailand. Wild elephant numbers range from 3,000 – 3,700, with declining population numbers every year. - [Reisverslag: olifanten observeren bij opvangplekken in Thailand](https://somboon.org/reisverslag-olifanten-observeren-bij-opvangplekken-in-thailand/): Olifanten van een afstand bewonderen, is de beste keuze als je op een verantwoorde manier olifanten wilt ervaren op vakantie. Maar is dat dan net zo’n bijzondere ervaring als andere olifantenexcursies? Zeker weten! Lees verder over drie bijzondere olifantenopvangplekken in Thailand. - [Olifanten bezoeken in Thailand: Is het ethisch verantwoord?](https://somboon.org/olifanten-bezoeken-in-thailand-is-het-ethisch-verantwoord/): Vanaf het moment dat ik Thailand boekte, werd ik overspoeld met prachtige, idyllische accommodaties op Instagram. Eén sprak me aan in het bijzonder. ## Pages - [Support Us](https://somboon.org/support-us/): Help us provide rescued elephants with a safe and peaceful life in nature. - [Our Surroundings](https://somboon.org/plan-your-visit/our-surroundings/): Discover the natural beauty and experiences that surround Somboon - [Promoters](https://somboon.org/promoters/): Trusted partners who support our work and help bring visitors to Somboon. - [Our Friends](https://somboon.org/about/our-friends/): The people and partners who have supported Somboon Legacy Foundation. - [Responsible Traveler Application](https://somboon.org/responsible-traveler-application/): Connect · Protect · Respect · Be the Change - [404 Page](https://somboon.org/404-page/): Page not found - [Cookie Policy(UE)](https://somboon.org/cookie-policy/) - [Privacy policy](https://somboon.org/privacy-policy/): Frequently Asked Questions about visiting Somboon Legacy Foundation - [Adopt Khun](https://somboon.org/support-us/adopt/adopt-khun/): Calm, observant, and quietly wise - [Ambassador](https://somboon.org/support-us/ambassador/): Help us share their story and create real impact - [Adopt Boon Mee](https://somboon.org/support-us/adopt/adopt-boon-mee/): Playful, expressive, and full of personality - [Adopt Kham Phaeng](https://somboon.org/support-us/adopt/adopt-kham-phaeng/): Strong, resilient, and learning to trust again - [Adopt](https://somboon.org/support-us/adopt/): Coming soon - [Mahouts](https://somboon.org/responsible-tourism-2/mahouts/): The bond between humans and elephants — built on trust, not control. - [Contact](https://somboon.org/contact/): Whether you're booking an experience, adopting an elephant, or just have a question — we’re here to help. - [Responsible Tourism](https://somboon.org/responsible-tourism-2/): Helping visitors understand how to interact with elephants ethically and respectfully. - [News](https://somboon.org/news/): Follow the journeys of our elephants, the people behind their care, and life at Somboon. - [Our Elephants](https://somboon.org/about/our-elephants/): Each elephant carries a story - [Our Name](https://somboon.org/support-us/our-name/): Somboon — The Elephant Who Inspired Our Legacy - [Dutch Partner Foundation](https://somboon.org/about/dutch-partner-foundation/): Een Nederlandse stichting die Somboon Legacy Foundation in Thailand ondersteunt - [Home](https://somboon.org/): Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day experience at our ethical elephant sanctuary. Learn about each elephant's story while observing them respectfully in their natural environment. - [FAQs](https://somboon.org/plan-your-visit/faqs/): Frequently Asked Questions about visiting Somboon Legacy Foundation - [Plan your Visit](https://somboon.org/plan-your-visit/): Choose a responsible elephant experience and be part of their story - [About](https://somboon.org/about/): An ethical hands-off elephant sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, Thailand - [Sample Page](https://somboon.org/sample-page/)