Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) has long been heralded as an ethical elephant sanctuary since founder Katherine Connor, and her husband Anon (6), provided a home for their first elephant in 2007. Follow along with one guest who shared (1) his visit to BLES and, decidedly, would love to go back. BLES lets the elephants … Continue reading »
A vision often becomes a reality, which is true of BLES. But not without a lot of blood, sweat and tears along the way. Since the founding of Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) (3) in Sukhothai, Thailand in 2007 (6) Katherine Connor has come a long way. She is a survivor and has never given … Continue reading »
Adopt Pang Dow the elephant at BLES PANG DOW Creative Commons Video by BoonLottsBLES Films Pang Dow’s Triumphs at BLES# 9 July 2021 “Pretty, Precious, Petite and Pumpkin Crazy, Pang Dow…… She might … Continue reading »
Name: Pang Dow Naam Chok Affectionately Known As: Pang Dow; Miss Lucky Star Thai Name meaning: “Lucky Star” Gender: Female Age: at rescue,’ in her early twenties’ (in 2010) Personality: Since her rescue she is peaceful, happy, content, strong yet gentle, courageous, forgiving & determined to love (after all that this sweet elephant has been … Continue reading »
Behind every strong visionary is an inspiration. In this story the inspiration for elephant lover Katherine Connor to provide sanctuary for captive & abused elephants in Thailand (BLES) was a baby elephant who demonstrated such courage, as he struggled to overcome an injury, that he could only have been named Boon Lott… Katherine … Continue reading »
Name: Plai Sappraiwan Affectionately Known As: Sappraiwan Thai Name meaning: “Jewel of the Forest” Gender: Male Age: fourteen (in 2018) Personality: Sappraiwan revels in his walks, exhibits gusto when relishing a tasty treat (banana tree stalks are a favorite) & now knows how to turn on the charm with the ‘ladies of BLES’. He also … Continue reading »