Kenyir Elephant Conservation Village

Kenyir Elephant Conservation Village is an elephant conservation and ecotourism centre on the shores of Tasik Kenyir in Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu. Established by the Central Terengganu Development Authority with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, it houses rescued Asian elephants from human-wildlife conflict areas. The village offers guided elephant interactions, educational programmes and boat access across the lake, combining wildlife conservation, research and visitor education within the Kenyir rainforest landscape.

Visitors arrive by boat from Pengkalan Gawi Jetty to a lakeside village set against rainforest and Tasik Kenyir waters. The centre houses several rescued Asian elephants in open enclosures and bathing areas. Visitors can observe elephants up close, watch feeding and bathing sessions, attend keeper talks on conservation, and take guided tours. The site includes a visitor centre, viewing platforms, and jetty facilities with forested surroundings.