Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park is an outdoor museum and craft attraction in Mae Rim where elephant dung fibres become handmade paper. A guided walk follows the transformation from collected material to finished sheets, with demonstrations and opportunities to see the process at close range.
The unusual raw material gives the visit its humour, but the attraction is about papermaking and the reuse of plant fibres. It is a different outing from an elephant camp: come for the workshop displays, creative activities and garden setting rather than an elephant encounter.
Following the Papermaking Process
The tour moves through pavilions explaining the different stages of production. Guides show how the material is cleaned and processed before it becomes pulp, then explain how colour, moulding and drying turn that pulp into paper. Seeing the intermediate stages makes the finished products easier to understand than simply browsing a souvenir shop.
Elephants eat fibrous plants, and the recovered fibres provide the starting material for the paper. The displays connect this process with the broader history of handmade paper and Chiang Mai’s craft traditions. Expect an interactive explanation with graphics, samples and artisan demonstrations, rather than a conventional museum full of glass cases.
The guided introductory tour is scheduled for around 40 minutes. English and Thai tours are offered, with Chinese-language bookings also listed separately. Choose the appropriate session if language matters to your group, and allow extra time after the walk if you want to make something.
Making a Personalised Paper Souvenir
After the tour, the DIY craft area lets visitors decorate paper products and gifts. The art studio offers another creative option using a paper canvas. These activities give children and adults time to work on their own design, so they suit a less hurried visit.
Crafting and art-studio activities cost extra. Check the product choices and price before starting, and ask which materials are included and whether the item will be ready to take away that day. Participation in a demonstration on the tour is different from purchasing a separate craft project.
The gift shop sells finished paper goods if you prefer to browse rather than make your own. There is also a café and a small playground beside it, useful for a drink break or for children who need a change from following the demonstrations.
Tickets, Hours and Visit Planning
The guided tour costs 150 baht per person, with children aged four and under entering free. Walk-in visitors are accepted, while advance booking secures a tour slot for your group. Larger parties should contact the park about timing and arrangements rather than arriving together just before closing.
The park opens daily from 9am to 5pm, and the last guided tour starts at 4pm. Allow roughly one to two hours for the tour, browsing and an optional craft activity. Arrive earlier if you want an unhurried project or café stop after the guided section.
Much of the visit takes place outdoors, with pavilions along the route. Bring water and suitable sun or rain protection, and supervise children around workshop materials and the playground. Contact the park before travelling if steps, walking surfaces or access assistance could affect your visit.
Getting to the Park in Mae Rim
The address is 87 Moo 10, Mae Raem, Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai. The park is close to Tiger Kingdom in the Mae Rim attraction area. From the city, head north towards Mae Rim on Highway 107, then follow the local approach towards Mae Raem and the park’s marked entrance.
A taxi, hired driver or agreed songthaew trip is practical for this countryside location. Arrange the return pickup and allow for traffic through Mae Rim. If combining several attractions, book and time each separately so an earlier stop does not make you miss the final paper-park tour.
Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park FAQs
What do you do at the park?
Join a guided walk through the stages of turning elephant dung fibres into handmade paper. Afterwards, you can browse the shop or pay for a separate craft or art activity.
How much is admission?
The guided tour is 150 baht per person, and children aged four and under enter free. DIY craft projects, art-studio activities, food and purchases cost extra.
Do you need to book?
Walk-ins are accepted, but advance booking secures a tour slot. Contact the park for larger groups and select the appropriate tour language when booking.
What time should you arrive?
The park opens from 9am to 5pm daily, with the final guided tour at 4pm. Arrive well before that if you want time for an additional craft project.
Will you meet elephants?
The attraction focuses on papermaking using recovered fibres, rather than offering an elephant-care visit. Choose it for the demonstrations and crafts, and arrange any elephant outing separately.
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