Chadivayal elephant camp open to visitors from October 16
The Forest Department is opening the Chadivayal elephant camp in Coimbatore to the public starting October 16. Visitors will be able to observe the feeding of four captive elephants during two daily time slots for a nominal entry fee.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to promote wildlife conservation awareness among the public and students by providing controlled access to captive elephant rehabilitation efforts.
Chadivayal elephant camp open to visitors from October 16 left Captive elephants Muthu and Cauvery at Chadivayal camp in Coimbatore district. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5h4qd/article71589488.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Forest-DepartmeG4FG8M0B0.3.jpg.jpg SPL FOR COIMBATORE, 26/02/2026: Muthu and Cauvery in a pool at the elephant rehabilitation centre at Chadivayal in Coimbatore district on Thursday, February 26, 2026. PHOTO: SPL Visitors can witness the feeding of the camp elephants in similar arrangement as available in Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Kozhikamuthi elephant camp in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve COIMBATORE The Forest Department will permit visitors to Chadivayal elephant camp located near Kovai Courtallam waterfall in Coimbatore district from October 16 (Friday). According to the Forest Department, it decided to permit visitors to the camp, subject to certain conditions, to spread awareness among the public and students on wildlife conservation.
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