Chiang Mai Zoo celebrates National Elephant Day

Chiang Mai Zoo celebrated Thai National Elephant Day on Friday with a parade to promote the conservation of Thailand’s national animal. The event featured a colorful parade led by the “Chaiyo” elephant mascot, youth groups, and zoo staff at the Asian Elephant Exhibit.

The zoo also introduced a new mascot, “Dao Nuea,” as a companion to the existing “Chaiyo” mascot. The celebration aimed to highlight the historical, cultural, and ecological significance of elephants in Thailand.