Meet the Family — Maerim Elephant Home

Meet the Family

Everyone here has a name, a unique personality, and a story. Get to know the gentle giants before you arrive.

The Core Family

Mother, Father & Son

Elephants form deep family bonds. Here are the three closely-knit members who make up the heart of our herd.

Yok

Yok

Female Born Sep 2005

Sensitive, observant, and always aware of her surroundings. She is a deeply caring mother to Namo and keeps a watchful eye over him.

How to spot her

She has freckle-like spots on the tips of both ears.

Khan Kluay

Khan Kluay

Male Born Nov 2005

Gentle, calm, and easy-going. As Namo’s father, he brings a steady and peaceful energy to the family dynamic.

How to spot him

Look for the freckle-like spots on the front of his trunk.

Namo

Namo

Male Born Jul 2025

Cheerful, playful, and full of youthful energy. He loves exploring his surroundings under the safe watch of his parents.

How to spot him

He is easily the smallest elephant in our family.

The Extended Herd

Friends & Companions

From the independent thinkers to the playful youngsters, meet the rest of the herd ordered from our eldest to the youngest.

Nicha

Nicha

Female Born 2006

Independent and quietly confident. She values her personal space, trusts her mahout deeply, and enjoys playing with the herd on her own terms.

How to spot her

Look for the distinctive round mark on her forehead.

Kaew

Kaew

Female Born Jan 2015

Calm, relaxed, and never in a hurry. She brings a grounding presence to the group and loves to take things slowly.

How to spot her

She is often the one standing peacefully and taking her time.

Thara

Thara

Female Born Jan 2015

Confident and lively. She is full of character, highly expressive, and absolutely loves eating bananas.

How to spot her

She has long facial hair and a long tuft at the end of her tail.

Fufu

Fufu

Male Born May 2017

Smart, energetic, and curious about everything around him. He loves to investigate his environment and play in the water.

How to spot him

Look for his small, growing tusks.

Ready to say hello?

Come meet them in person.

Choose how you’d like to spend your day with our family. Both experiences run daily from 08:00.