Home to scientists and specialists in their field, the TECC has been at the vanguard of research and scientific developments over the years with the aim of promoting the well-being of the estimated 2,700 elephants in Thailand which are kept in captivity. The experts at the TECC were responsible for the breeding of a calf using artificial insemination and in honour of the technique the baby elephant was called ‘A.I.’ and has grown into a healthy young elephant that now takes part in some of the shows.