Knysna Elephant Park is a managed elephant sanctuary just off the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. It opened in the 1990s and presents itself as a care facility for orphaned, relocated, and rescued African elephants, with guided encounters rather than free-roaming safari viewing.
It is a commercial attraction, so go with realistic expectations and read up on the model before deciding whether it suits your ethics. For travellers who do visit, the value is in seeing elephants at close range and asking pointed questions about the animals' histories, care, and long-term welfare rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.