Elephant Poopoopaper Park

Open Days: Daily (subject to changes depending on park management)

Opening Hours: Approximately 09:00–17:00

 

Elephant Poopoopaper Park is a unique eco-friendly learning attraction located at 87 Moo 10, Mae Raem Subdistrict, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai. Set within a spacious, green, and peaceful natural environment, the park invites visitors to explore creative ways of transforming natural waste—particularly elephant, horse, and cow dung—into handmade paper products. The experience is enjoyable, educational, and perfectly aligned with sustainable tourism.

 

The concept behind Elephant Poopoopaper Park began with a simple yet meaningful idea: to reduce waste and make the most of natural resources available within the local community. Chiang Mai is home to many elephants, and their fiber-rich dung can be recycled into durable, beautiful paper. Through a careful process of washing, boiling, drying, and forming, the fibrous materials are transformed into eco-friendly paper that helps reduce deforestation and encourages environmental awareness.

 

One of the highlights of the park is the hands-on paper-making workshop. Visitors can participate in every step of the process—sorting the fibers, washing, drying, forming the sheets, and decorating their finished paper products. Knowledgeable staff provide guidance in multiple languages including Thai, English, and Chinese, making the activity accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

 

The park is designed like an outdoor garden, with shaded walking paths, demonstration zones, resting corners, and various photo spots. Visitors can move at their own pace, enjoying both learning and relaxation. A gift shop offers a wide range of handcrafted products made from dung-based paper, such as notebooks, postcards, home décor, and unique souvenirs, all created with great attention to detail.

 

Elephant Poopoopaper Park also plays a valuable role in supporting the local economy. By creating jobs in production, tour operations, and educational activities, the park helps generate income for the Mae Rim community while promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation.

 

This attraction is suitable for visitors of all ages—families, students, craft lovers, eco-tourists, and anyone interested in a unique and meaningful experience. Visitors often find themselves pleasantly surprised by how fun and memorable the activities are.

 

Getting to Elephant Poopoopaper Park From Chiang Mai City, travel toward Mae Rim along the Chiang Mai–Mae Rim Road or Highway 107. Then follow the signs to Mae Raem and “Elephant Poopoopaper Park.” The route is convenient and accessible by private car, rental vehicle, or local transportation.

 

 

A: Yes, the park is generally open daily from 09:00–17:00, though visitors are advised to check for updated hours before visiting.

 

A: Visitors can participate in a hands-on paper-making workshop using animal dung fibers, watch demonstrations, explore the garden, and take photos in designated scenic spots.

 

A: Absolutely. The interactive activities are designed for all ages and help children learn about nature and sustainability through hands-on experience.

 

A: Yes. Visitors can take a songthaew from Chiang Mai to Mae Rim and then transfer to local transport to reach Mae Raem and the park.

 

A: Yes. The park offers a variety of handcrafted products such as notebooks, postcards, home décor items, and unique eco-friendly gifts made from dung-based paper.