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Taken from the forest as a calf, Mae Mayura endured harsh training, logging, and years in tourism. Today, she roams freely at ChangChill Sanctuary with her mother - but she still relies on the safety of sanctuary to live the life she was always meant to have.
Will you help care for Mae Mayura?
Age: Early 30s
Appearance: Elegant, petite and striking
Personality: Intelligent, cheeky, independent
Best friend: Her devoted mother, Mae Gorgae
Home: ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, Thailand
When logging was banned, she was moved into tourism - giving rides, performing tricks, and bathing with visitors.
Like so many elephants used for entertainment, Mae Mayura was separated from her mother and subjected to harsh training designed to break her spirit. She was denied rest, social bonds, and the freedom all elephants deserve.
Thankfully, her story changed. Today, Mae Mayura lives at ChangChill – an elephant-friendly sanctuary in the forested hills of northern Thailand. There, she spends her days roaming freely, foraging, splashing in the river, and staying close to her beloved mother, Mae Gorgae.
Mae Mayura is clever, confident, and full of personality – and now, for the first time, she’s free to make her own choices. By adopting her today, you can help make sure she’s never exploited again.
By adopting Mae Mayura, you’ll be helping to give her the long, peaceful life she deserves after years of exploitation. Your support provides nutritious food, expert veterinary care, enrichment, and the freedom to roam, rest, and socialise as she chooses.
But your impact goes beyond one elephant. You’ll help us create a better world for wild animals everywhere - by supporting high-welfare sanctuaries, transforming venues that exploit animals for entertainment, and challenging the systems that profit from cruelty.
As part of a global movement, you’ll help protect wild animals from being used in tourism, traditional medicine, farming, or trade - and create a future where they are treated with respect and compassion.
When you adopt Mae Mayura, you’ll receive a special welcome pack – a heartfelt thank you and a way to feel truly connected to her new life at the sanctuary.
You’ll also receive regular email updates with stories directly from ChangChill, so you can follow Mae Mayura’s progress and see the incredible difference you’re making – along with inspiring updates about how your support is helping protect animals all around the world.
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