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Gentle Giants Footprints
What have we been up to for Years??
Gentle Giants Elephants original primary mission was to help those starving and suffering during Covid_19. When we launched in June, 2020, we had many hopes and dreams, but not in a million years did we ever think we would be able to help so many gentle ones, as well as many human families. We had over 165 elephants under our care the first three years. Plus, we have helped farmers, construction workers, and countless human families through our projects.
We have rescued ten gentle ones and aided in the rescue of 4 others; All reside at Elephant Nature Park & Elephant Highlands; forever free. We have provided much needed nutritional supplements for all and medical care for those in need. Our commitment to these elephants does not end with the rescue. Their long-term care and our responsibility to them is just beginning. We continue to send funds monthly for their food and care.
We have built 10 shelters! 5 at ENP, 3 at other projects, 1 at GG Providence and the very first chain-free shelter at Om Koi.
We have provided funds for medical care for any elephant in need. Whether it be one who has been rescued or lived at another project. We are quick to send a veterinarian whenever we suspect an elephant might not be thriving. We have always made the mental and physical health of the elephants, under our support, a priority.
We participated in our friend and partners, Lek Chailert, food bank by donating 1000s of tons of food to those who were starving. We have helped aid Elephant Nature Park during ruinous storms and flooding. We have sent aid for ENP's Cat Kingdom. Plus, we donated 200 baby bottles and about the same amount of baby nipples for puppy, kittens, and monkeys to ENP! Whenever our partner, Lek, calls out to us for help, we are there.
We started the rice-ball program in Surin to provide additional nutritious treats for the elephants, as well as support the local farmers and community. We continue sending funds monthly for it to continue.
We created our elephant enrichment program, which has truly paid off. The smiles on the gentle giants' faces is priceless. Witnessing them come out of their shells and release their inner child is nourishment to our souls. We will continue to provide enrichment, as needed, to any and all of the elephants under our support.
Witnessing Kaavan finally find forever freedom was very personal; having been part of his rescue from the very beginning. We were able to donate for his jungle home and his monthly care. He is our boy and in our hearts he will always be.
Gentle Giants Providence was created in Surin. Originally it was to be home to Maliwan and Maekoy. Thankfully they ended up staying forever at ENP. So we offered it to a beautiful young mother and her precious baby boy, who, for many months, found a safe haven. We send funds to maintain upkeep and have paid for another years lease, so it is ready and available to future elephants.
Not being able to ignore anyone's suffering, we jumped into action when Nepal Elephant Walk Sanctuary (NEWS) reached out to see if we could help the gentle ones who were starving. And we did. Immediately we sent funds for food to feed these gentle beings.
The Ele-Celebration Cake Program, that put's a smile on everyone's face, was created to help Elephant Nature Park, our partner Saengduean Lek Chailert, to feed her gentle ones; keep the ENP staff employed and help the local farmers stay in business. True works of art! The great staff at ENP pour their hearts into making each and every one! 100's have been ordered, delivered and enjoyed by many around the world. It brings us joy to see that the ele-celebration cakes have been 'adopted' by several others for their elephants to enjoy and GG continues to take orders daily for loved ones special celebrations.
Om Koi Evolution was born; a project dear to our hearts. One that had inspired much hope for a new way of life for 60+ elephants and their human families. We developed a "hands-off" volunteer program that would benefit both elephants and the people. We supported the community by hiring locals to build a kitchen, mud room, showers, bathroom and storage/prep room. For approximately 27 months, we sent monthly support for 18 elephants & 15 months for all elephants, a hefty commitment, but we did it without question.
Inspired by Mae Mai's courageous walk to safety, Bionic Giants was born. 6 beautiful souls at Elephant Nature Park received orthotics and prosthetics, engineered with the latest technology, by our wonderful friend Derrick Campana of Bionic Pets. The very first in history elephant knee brace, for Mae Mai, became a reality! GG traveled back to Thailand with Derrick and Nomadica Films to film the Wizard of Paws, Season 4's final episode. The extended episode can be viewed on BYUtv for free. Our greatest joy was witnessing Mae Mai playing in the mud for the first time in her life; with her gorgeous pink knee brace on.
In 2024 we donated GG's first motorcycle to Veterinarians International, Laikipia County, Kenya, and in 2025 we donated the second! Thanks to your unwavering support, our motorbike donations are making a profound difference for Laikipia County Veterinary Services This vital vehicle enables veterinarians to traverse challenging terrains, reaching animals in need swiftly and efficiently. Because of you: injured and orphaned animals receive timely medical care; 
ountless animals are rescued from dire situations; and communities witness the tangible impact of compassion and action.
Laikipia County GG Motorbikes 2025 Impact Reports - Veterinarians International:
GG Bike #1 - 23,309 Animal Treatments
GG BIKE #2 - 63,090 Animal Treatments
Gentle Giants Foot-Care & Elephant Wellness Programs were established in Surin. Chrissy from Elephation spent weeks with owners and mahouts instructing them on protected contact and essential foot care. A area specifically for this was built for all elephants to use. Protected contact is a kind, science-based approach using only positive reinforcement (think: treats, praise, scratches) — always behind a protective barrier. This allows for stress-free, essential foot care. Plus enables safe, humane medical exams and treatments. Builds trust and cooperation between elephant and caregiver. We ensured that every mahout now has the tools, training, and individual files needed to keep their elephants’ feet healthy, strong, and pain-free. Through the elephant wellness program Surin's gentle giants will receive
Increased wellness exams with respected veterinarians from once to three times a year, catching health issues before they become serious. The results of these programs? Happier, healthier elephants living with comfort, dignity, peace, and health.
We instituted our Elephant Playdates Program in Surin. These playdates allow the elephants to socialize, play, walk, swim and comfort one another... just be elephants, together. For elephants who have not been able to, consistently, if ever socialize its just so meaningful to see them getting to make choices and experience the impact and importance of herd behavior.
A new chapter for Pho Thong and Duang Kae in Phuket. Both x-begging elephants who have been under GG's support since 2020 and moved from Surin to a ethical tourism venue in Phuket. In there new space, these two beautiful giants are able to roam freely; walking, exploring, and simply enjoying life together as it was always meant to be. Their owners are now striving to build something truly ethical,
a place rooted in respect, compassion, and understanding for these gentle beings.
We will continue standing by them, supporting this journey as it unfolds and we hope that more families in Surin may begin to see the beauty of choosing this path… one where elephants are honored as the sentient beings they are
We continue sending our monthly financial commitment, to a total of 24 gentle ones: GG's 10 rescued elephants, 3 elephants at ENP, 3 elephants at Elephant Highlands, 1 elephant at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary and 7 x-begging elephants in Surin.
Along this journey, a beautiful, strong family has developed and grown. Without our amazing GG Family, none of this would of ever been accomplished. It all would of remained dreams. Our gratitude for each and every member of this mighty family is unwavering. This three year anniversary is too be celebrated by all of you, just as much as us. We look forward to all of you continuing on this journey with GG as we shift our mission, focus and goals. ~ Diana & Colby
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