
Melia Koh Samui Provides Land for Farm to Help Feed Elephants
(19 Feb 2021)
The first Meli resort to open in Thailand has
provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued
from exploitation.
Located 200 metres from Meli Koh Samui on the
north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island, the 250 square metre farm
supports 200 banana trees, as well as additional elephant
fodder such as napier and sweet grass.
The farm was created following news that
the ethical elephant sanctuary Samui Elephant Haven was struggling to
feed its herd of 21 elephants in the wake of a dramatic downturn
in tourist numbers to the island due to the