At a farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand, there is a juvenile elephant that has captured the hearts of tourists with its love for cuddles. Known as Nampuu, which means ‘fountain’ in Thai, this lively calf resides at the Patara Elephant Farm. Many visitors have been delighted by the adorable moments when Nampuu climbs onto them, nestles between their arms, and wraps its trunk around their heads. These joyful interactions have been captured in several images, showcasing the incredible bond that can be formed between humans and animals.
Paige Spice, a popular Instagram personality, is seen having a great time while rolling around in the dirt with Nampuu. She can be seen laughing joyfully, completely immersed in her playful moment.
Nampuu, the enthusiastic elephant at the farm, greets tourists with excitement. Sally was especially fond of him and expressed a desire to take him home.
Similar to any other newly born creature, Nampuu had a natural tendency to bite and chew things. However, it can be quite painful when it involves your leg, and the initial admiration can swiftly turn into discomfort.
The adorable Baby Nampuu finds joy in scaling the bodies of visitors, playfully somersaulting in the space between their arms, and curling his trunk around their heads.
Pictures documenting the encounters of Nampuu with visitors display a blend of fear and excitement on the faces of young women, expressed through a combination of screams that sound like a mix of both fear and enjoyment.
At the Patara Elephant Farm in Chiang Mai, you’ll come across a cheerful little elephant named Nampuu, which means ‘Fountain’ in Thai. This playful baby elephant enjoys interacting with tourists and loves snuggling up to them for some affection. If you’re planning a visit to the farm, you can opt for the ‘Elephant Owner for the Day’ package tour, which is an immersive experience that gives you a unique insight into the process of raising and taking care of these majestic creatures. During the tour, professional trainers will be on hand to guide you through different aspects of elephant communication, health, feeding, bathing, and temperament. The best part of the tour is when you get to witness heartwarming moments like the mother elephant calling out to her baby boy with a gentle rumbling sound to let him know it’s time to feed. The entire experience is truly unforgettable and will leave you with a new appreciation for elephants.
The kind-hearted team at the sanctuary made a step to help baby Nampuu reach his mother’s breast and have access to milk.
Baby Nampuu cleverly solves his milk craving dilemma by attaching himself to his mother’s leg for easy access.
The farm offers a special package called ‘Elephant Owner for the Day’ that provides visitors with a chance to experience firsthand what it takes to care for and engage with these majestic creatures. It’s an immersive experience that will leave you feeling like a true elephant owner.
The farm has excitedly provided new information on the amazing development of their adorable little sensation. Initially, there were worries about Nampuu’s survival as he was born much smaller than the average newborn. Surprisingly, Nampuu weighed only 148lbs at birth, which is a significant difference from the usual 220lbs weight of most newborn elephants. To ensure his health and safety, the farm took additional measures and created a custom step to help Nampuu reach his tall mother for feeding.
Embracing a baby elephant is truly one-of-a-kind, even though their skin may not feel as supple as expected!
When Nampuu arrived into the world, he was a lightweight, tipping the scales at only 148lbs. This was much lower compared to the usual weight of newborn elephants which is around 220lbs.
According to the Facebook page of the farm, little Nampuu is always being closely monitored by his mother, pÉ©oy. This is to make sure that he stays safe, especially when tourists come to play with him, so he doesn’t get too playful and misbehave.
