This centre was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in 1974. Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing, translocatng problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia's National Parks such as Taman Negara.
Over the past 25 years the strong team has helped to prevent the further decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants! Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant's plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephant translocation and conservation. It also aims to educate the public about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation.
Visiting the elephant sanctuary is a very rewarding experience. At this place, visitors are able to come in close contact with semi wild elephants and witness the exciting conservation programme in action located in a beautiful tropical rainforest. Here, you will have a chance to enjoy elephant rides, feeding the elephants fruit and joining them while they bathe in the river with their skilled trainer near by .Be prepared to get wet so don't miss this experience! This highly skilled, specialized unit is dedicated to the protection and conservation of "Elephas Maximus" an Asian elephant. Upon arrival, visitors will be briefed and then, a 30-minute documentary highlighting the sanctuary conservation activities
will be shown.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Elephant Rides
- Elephant Feeding
- Elephant Grooming and Bathing
- Documentary Video Show
Alice - one of the orphan elephants at the centre ......
Alice (also known as "Mawar") is about 2 years old and has been
at the centre for just over a year. Upon her arrival, Alice only consumed
milk, but she has since progressed to a full diet of anything she can
get her trunk around: fruits, vegetables, and even the chocolate bar in
the hand of an unsuspecting visitor. Alice is very amiable and playful
and has fully adjusted to being at the centre. She has now assumed a sisterly
role toward Chepor and is helping to comfort him during his adjustment
period.
