FAQs Archive - Page 11 of 12 - International Elephant Foundation

Q: How can I donate to the International Elephant Foundation?

You can donate online through the IEF website, by mail, or through planned giving options such as estate gifts, donor advised funds, and qualified charitable distributions.

Q: What is the goal of the International Elephant Foundation?

IEF’s goal is to secure a future for all elephant species by supporting conservation, research, education, and community based programs that protect elephants and their habitats.

Q: Do I need local Thai currency (baht)?

Travelers need the local currency (Thai Baht) to get a taxi, take a public bus, or buy a local SIM card at the airport. Credit cards cannot be used for these services. Taxi counters are available for both international and domestic arrival gates at the airport. There are 2 options for getting Thai Baht at Chiang Mai Airport: Withdraw cash from ATM; 24 hrs service. Please note you will pay an exchange rate and have to pay your bank's foreign withdrawal fees as well as an additional fee for the local bank (all Thai banks charge 220 THB for every withdrawal from foreign credit/debit card). Exchange foreign currency; All currency exchange counters at Chiang Mai Airport are operated by the banks and there are no independent money changers at the airport. The open hours are from 08.30 am and closing hours from 7.30 pm

How does IEF support local communities?

IEF empowers community members through training, education, coexistence programs, and [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:36:17-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

Is the International Elephant Foundation a nonprofit?

Yes. IEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to elephant [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:35:38-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

How can I donate to the International Elephant Foundation?

You can donate online through the IEF website, by mail, [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:34:55-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

What types of elephant conservation projects does IEF fund?

IEF funds projects focused on anti poaching, human elephant conflict [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:34:07-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

How does IEF protect elephants from poaching?

IEF supports anti poaching patrols, ranger training, K9 units, surveillance [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:33:21-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

How long has IEF been working to protect elephants?

IEF has more than 25 years of global conservation leadership [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:32:43-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

What is the goal of the International Elephant Foundation?

IEF’s goal is to secure a future for all elephant [...]

By Sandra|2026-04-22T19:31:41-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off

Do I need local Thai currency (baht)?

Travelers need the local currency (Thai Baht) to get a [...]

By Sandra|2023-09-12T21:27:13-05:00September 12th, 2023|Symposium|Comments Off

Empress Hotel Chiang Mai (Conference Hotel) Information

Early Bird Registration extends until October 1, 2023. The cost [...]

By Sandra|2023-06-08T01:30:29-05:00June 8th, 2023|Symposium|Comments Off

Do I need a Visa to attend the Symposium?

For information on Visa and Visa Exemption - DOWNLOAD HERE!

By Sandra|2023-06-08T01:25:50-05:00June 8th, 2023|Symposium|Comments Off