Pattaya Elephant Village

A long-running elephant venue east of Pattaya, set up in 1973 as a home for former working elephants. It offers shows, rides, ox-cart rides and trekking, plus feeding and bathing sessions. Prices vary by activity: the show is around 650 baht, one-hour rides run 1,000 to 1,200 baht, and half-day trekking packages reach 2,000 baht. If animal-welfare standards matter to you, research the current setup before booking.