Is elephant riding offered at Mason Elephant Park?

The park focuses on ethical interaction. Activities centre on feeding, observing, and educational talks rather than riding.

Can young children participate in the feeding sessions?

Yes, children of all ages may join the feeding sessions under staff supervision. Keepers guide the interaction closely.

Is there a restaurant on site?

The park has an on-site restaurant serving Indonesian and Western dishes, with views overlooking the elephant grounds.

How far is Mason Elephant Park from central Ubud?

Approximately 20–25 minutes by car heading north through Tegallalang.

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Bali: Mason Elephant Park & Lodge (Taro)

4.5(8700)

2–3 hours

Taro, Tegallalang

Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

The Vibe:Gentle giants roaming sacred jungle 🐘

Nestled in the cool highlands of Taro village, this rescue-and-rehabilitation sanctuary shelters endangered Sumatran elephants on grounds blessed by local priests. It bridges wildlife conservation with Balinese reverence for the natural world.
Soft trumpeting drifts between towering palms as elephants amble along red-earth paths. The air hangs warm and sweet with hay, punctuated by the rustle of mahouts guiding their gentle charges 🌿.

• Accredited member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
• Featured in National Geographic Traveller's Bali wildlife picks
• Visitors consistently praise the ethical, education-first approach to elephant care

Fit For

👨‍👩‍👧 Families: Safe, guided interactions ideal for young children learning about wildlife.
💕 Couples: Peaceful jungle walks with a meaningful conservation backdrop.
👵 Seniors: Flat pathways and shaded pavilions make for comfortable visiting.
📸 Photographers: Close-range elephant portraits framed by tropical canopy.

Highlights

Elephant feeding sessions — hand-feed gentle Sumatran elephants with fresh fruit and sugarcane
Educational keeper talks — learn about rescue stories, behaviour, and conservation efforts
Botanical garden walk — wander landscaped grounds with labelled tropical plants and lotus ponds
Museum and information centre — displays on elephant biology, habitat loss, and Balinese culture — Hidden Gem
Night safari experience — observe nocturnal elephant behaviour under soft lighting (seasonal)

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Getting There & Entrances

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Located roughly 12 km north of Ubud centre; most visitors arrive by private car or hired driver via the Tegallalang road.
The main entrance has a clearly signed parking area with space for cars and minibuses. No separate VIP access.
Arrive before 10:00 to catch the first feeding session with fewer visitors; the ticket counter is immediately inside the main gate.

Food & Coffee Shops

Elephant Park Restaurant: Indonesian rice plates and Western mains with a view of the grounds.

Poolside café: Light bites and fresh juices near the lodge swimming pool.

Taro village warungs: Simple local eateries a short drive from the park entrance for budget meals.

Elephant Park Restaurant: Indonesian rice plates and Western mains with a view of the grounds.

Poolside café: Light bites and fresh juices near the lodge swimming pool.

Taro village warungs: Simple local eateries a short drive from the park entrance for budget meals.

Insider Tips

Best Time: Arrive by 09:30 for the morning feeding — elephants are most active and the light is gentle.

Hack: Combine with a Tegallalang Rice Terrace visit on the same route to save travel time.

Hidden Gem: Walk past the main viewing area toward the bathing pool at midday — elephants splash with almost no audience.

Wear closed-toe shoes; the red-earth paths can be slippery after rain.

Best Time: Arrive by 09:30 for the morning feeding — elephants are most active and the light is gentle.

Hack: Combine with a Tegallalang Rice Terrace visit on the same route to save travel time.

Hidden Gem: Walk past the main viewing area toward the bathing pool at midday — elephants splash with almost no audience.

Wear closed-toe shoes; the red-earth paths can be slippery after rain.

Photography Tips

No flash photography near the elephants; it can startle them.

Morning light between 09:00 and 10:30 filters beautifully through the palm canopy — ideal for portraits.

Stand at the lower end of the bathing pool for eye-level shots of elephants wading.

Drone use is not permitted within the park grounds.

No flash photography near the elephants; it can startle them.

Morning light between 09:00 and 10:30 filters beautifully through the palm canopy — ideal for portraits.

Stand at the lower end of the bathing pool for eye-level shots of elephants wading.

Drone use is not permitted within the park grounds.

Things To Do Nearby

Tegallalang Rice Terrace — dramatic tiered paddies and iconic Bali photo spot, 15 minutes south.

Gunung Kawi Temple — ancient rock-cut shrines set in a river valley, 20 minutes away.

Tirta Empul Temple — sacred spring water purification site, a short detour on the return to Ubud.

Tegallalang Rice Terrace — dramatic tiered paddies and iconic Bali photo spot, 15 minutes south.

Gunung Kawi Temple — ancient rock-cut shrines set in a river valley, 20 minutes away.

Tirta Empul Temple — sacred spring water purification site, a short detour on the return to Ubud.

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