An Elephant Experience in Fredericksburg, Texas
Do elephants sleep standing up? How much does a newborn elephant weigh? Do elephants get pedicures? Get answers to all of these questions and more with a trip to The Preserve in Fredericksburg, Texas. No need to travel across the globe to see these magnificent creatures and learn about elephant conservation. You can get up close and personal with three Asian elephants right here in the Texas Hill Country as part of The Preserve's Elephant Experience. Meet Kitty, Becky and Rosie and find out how these majestic animals serve as ambassadors for the protection of elephants around the world.
A team of educated and dedicated staff will show you what it takes to keep these elephants fit and healthy. You will learn about their daily life and care – from diet and exercise to skin and foot care. The Preserve's Elephant Experience is a hands-on activity, so you'll get many opportunities to touch and interact with these beautiful creatures, including helping to give them a bath! Throughout the entire visit you will be able to capture pictures and video to serve as a reminder of this once-in-a-lifetime experience for years to come.
Founded in 1974 under the name Have Trunk Will Travel, The Preserve has long been an advocate for elephant conservation. As part of your visit, you will learn about the struggles wild elephants face and the conservation efforts undertaken on their behalf. Native habitats of Asian elephants have been under constant threats for years, and these endangered animals rely heavily on the nurturing and protective efforts from us in order to be saved from extinction.
The only way to see The Preserve's elephants is to purchase an advanced ticket for this popular 1.5 hour experience. You will undoubtedly come away feeling a special connection with these gentle giants!
Another way to support elephant conservation is with a visit to Elephant Story here on High Street in Comfort. What was once an old saloon is now a unique boutique that features clothing, jewelry, home goods, candles and gifts. But more than that, Elephant Story is a not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting elephant conservation in Asian elephant countries. An impressive collection of fair trade goods are offered to fund programs for families and their 300 elephants in northeast Thailand.
