A Sanctuary of Pleasure for Orphans
Creating a home for orphaned elephants the sanctuary was established in 1989, inside the beautiful Karua Wildlife Reserve. The place is under the management of the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The Lanchang area is popular for its elephant population within the Malaysian Peninsula and is a treat for not just wildlife enthusiast but also lovers of nature.
Rehabilitation and Relocation Services for Elephants
Due to increase in agriculture and farmlands elephants seem to have smaller spaces to call home and feeding grounds. As scarcity of food increased the mammals were forced to enter the plantations and even nearby villages. As the animals are high on the endangered species list locals have been advised to report the wandering elephants to the Wildlife and National Parks Department instead of causing harm to the animals. Through dedication and hard work the Kuala Gandah sanctuary has successfully relocated over 400 elephants back into the wilderness. Although the place is now a major tourist attraction the services offered are invaluable.
The Park is Loads of Fun for Kids
You can easily visit the elephant orphanage while staying at hotels in Sepang. The fabulous Gold Coast of Malaysia home to the AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort is not far from the sanctuary and offers a world of thrills along the golden sandy beaches. Certainly worth a visit especially if you are travelling with children theKuala Gandah sanctuary will let your kids observe the friendly mammals on a personal level; they can watch as the elephants are fed and bathed. Minimizing stress to the animals viewing time is reserved to just 2 slots a day. Do check the official website before a visit.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.