All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

Besides squid jigging at the sea, we had been brought to latest tourist attraction at Terengganu. One of the place we visited during the trip was Kenyir Elephant Village. Also known as Kenyir Elephant Camp, KEV is established by the Elephant Management Unit under the authority of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, the Central Terengganu Development Authority (KETENGAH) and the Terengganu State Government.

 All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

KEV is located at Sg Telemong, Tasik Kenyir, Kuala Terengganu. Compared to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sancturay, KEV is much more spacious, built at land size of 25,600 hectare with eco and natural structure environment.


All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

KEV construction started since April 2012. It has observatory towers, a 500 meters suspension bridge, elephant show ground, cafe, ample parking space and a souvenir shop.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu


All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

with Sai Cheng from a local travel magazine

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

It is not only one observatory tower but several which require us to climb up and down. Tiring ok! But the rugged green landscape along the way is picturesque and rewarding.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu
tree house at Kenyir Elephant Village
KEV is gazetted as a conservation area to preserve elephant habitat and provide natural food sustenance.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 
 Need to climb up the stairs again 

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 
 funny and friendly Rachel saying hi to me LOL

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 
He wants me to put his photo inside my blog..yes I do as promised...this is second take as the first take both of them look too serious...this photo is rather random yet natural :D 

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 
Just like Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary (my old blog post back to 2010), there are activities being held everyday to visitors.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

Elephant education show: 10.30am, 3.30pm everyday

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

The show was about 20 minutes but overall it was fun. The elephants are well trained. Refer to the picture taken above, the elephants demonstrating to us how they sleep....their sleeping posture :D

 All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Next, the elephants showing us some of their talents including putting the hat on our head and give us the great kiss with its trunk....muah xoxo

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Elephants are used in war and human's great helper to move the tree trunk before the evolution of technology. However, they are no more being used for construction instead people hunt them down for their ivory and valuable parts to sell in the black market. The elephant is one of the endangered species in the world, and therefore conservation action is much needed.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

When elephants are being trained to walk in a row, they hold the tail of the elephant at the front.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

The fun time for  the elephants to spray the whole bucket of water towards the audience xoxo

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Following then, it was an elephant feeding session. 

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu


All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Visitors not only have chances to feed and take photo with them, but they can also bath with them as well. Again, we need to walk a distance to the riverside.

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

The canopy walk...bit uncomfortable to walk under the hot sun. There are a few sessions of elephant bathing session: 11am, 2pm and 4pm. So guys if you afraid of getting tanned, it is advisable to choose the morning session :D

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

One of the observatory towers

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Nope, it is not the river where the elephants bath....gonna walk further...

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu 

Elephants can swim too, they can breath using the trunk under the water :D

All about Elephants @ Kenyir Elephant Village, Terengganu

KEV opens daily 9am - 5.30pm, closes for prayer on Friday 12.30pm - 2.30pm.

Address:
Kenyir Elephant Village
Pengkalan Gawi,
Sungai Telemong,
Tasik Kenyir,
Hulu Terengganu 


My heartfelt thanks to Tourism Terengganu and Gaya Travel for the invitation of the trip.

Comments

  1. It looks like a really interesting park.
    People should stop hunting them :c Otherwise will get extinct one of these days...
    I really liked your photos :3
    Take care*

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  2. Look so fun!

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  3. Look very spacious, but weather a bit too hot, haha!!!

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    1. haha yes weather is a bit too hot nowadays

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  4. look so fun and the place look so beautiful
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    I will follow you back after it. Thank you! ^^
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  5. I never know before about this place... Wonderful place...

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  6. Wow! This is an amazing place! Must make sure I do not miss it when I get to visit Trengganu. Promised my friends I would return their visit when they came here last year.

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      Thanks for dropping by my blog and commenting. Always welcome! Cheers!!!

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    2. Hi Situapui, you are welcomed :D

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  7. I love your travels! They are so interesting!

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  8. It looks like a lovely place to visit, Emily ♥

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  9. Hi,
    Nice article, kisses
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  10. wow,this place sounds and looks awesome
    Great pictures too
    Cheers

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  11. I want discover this marvelous place ! Kisses :)

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  12. Do you use tour agent to go there?

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