Bali Zoo: Guided Elephant Care Experience with Mud Bath

This experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal with friendly Sumatran elephants under the guidance of experienced mahout handlers. Learn fascinating facts about their behavior, lifestyle, and care, including why elephants bask in mud to cool off during the summer months.

Following your hotel pick-up, you’ll arrive at Kampung Sumatra at Bali Zoo, where you’ll be welcomed with a complimentary snack and coffee or tea. Your English-speaking mahout will provide a detailed introduction to the program, explaining the elephants’ behavior, their care routines, and the ethical guidelines for interacting with them. All interactions, including feeding and bathing, will require approval and close supervision by the mahouts to ensure the safety and well-being of both you and the elephants.

You’ll begin the experience by feeding the elephants with a selection of fruits provided by the zoo. Then, you’ll head to the riverbank, where you’ll meet the free-roaming elephants. Here, under the mahouts’ supervision, you’ll have the opportunity to observe, feed, and interact with the elephants while learning more about their unique personalities and habits.

Next, you’ll walk with the elephants to their mud and sand spa. Get ready to get dirty as you play alongside the elephants in the mud, a favorite activity that helps keep their skin healthy and cool. During this time, you’ll observe their natural behaviors and enjoy an up-close connection with these gentle giants, all under the watchful eyes of the mahouts.

Afterward, you’ll join the elephants at the nearby Wos River for a refreshing splash and bath. Assist the mahouts in scrubbing and bathing the elephants while enjoying this playful and memorable moment. Once the bathing session is complete, you’ll return to the zoo for a shower and change, followed by a relaxing lunch.

Your visit doesn’t end there! You’ll have the opportunity to explore the rest of Bali Zoo, home to over 300 rare and exotic animals, including the Komodo Dragon, Sumatran Tiger, Orangutan, and Bali Starling.

For an even more unique experience, you can upgrade your visit to include the Guided Breakfast with Orangutans option. Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the company of these playful kings of the jungle in their natural playground. This one-of-a-kind experience, the first in Indonesia, lets you dine like royalty while observing the orangutans’ morning routines under the guidance of zoo staff.

This experience is designed to educate and inspire, offering a safe, ethical, and unforgettable adventure that’s perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to connect with Bali’s incredible wildlife.