Here at the Center, we believe in promoting conservation amongst
all ages, but especially within children, after all they hold
the future to our sensitive planet. So what better way to engage
these creative young minds, to inspire them to become the
conservationists of the future than interaction with an
endangered species! The Center works as a place of learning for
the children of Sayaboury province and beyond. Organising
regular visits for schools gives Lao children the opportunity to
learn more about the Asian elephant and how the Center works to
protect the species and their critical natural habitat. A
typical visit to the ECC includes meeting the elephant when
children can approach these gentle giants, observing the
elephants bathing, short respite at our restaurant, followed by
a visit to the elephant museum and then a discussion with the
mahouts and resident elephant experts. Environmental education
wrapped up in fun activities for the children is the name of the
game. Using an entertaining approach,