The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary exists to... provide elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being; educate the public of the complex needs of elephants and the crisis facing elephants in the wild
Elephants - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides captive elephants a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. Learn more.
Mission - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Since 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has provided home and care to 33 elephants. Currently, there are 12 elephant residents, with space to welcome more. The Sanctuary initially began on 110 acres and has since expanded to encompass multiple separate and protected, diverse habitats, spanning over 3,060 acres.
Facilities & Elephant Care - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Founded in 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation’s largest natural habitat preserve developed specifically for the needs of Asian and African elephants. Spanning 3,060 acres, it is located in Hohenwald, Tennessee, approximately 85 miles southwest of Nashville.
FAQ - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for the care of African and Asian elephants. Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), The Sanctuary operates on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee ...
Discovery Center - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Plan a visit with your class to The Elephant Discovery Center and learn about the role elephants play as a keystone species and how The Sanctuary's Staff care for our resident elephants. Programs can be customized to fit your needs.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides captive elephants a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. Learn more.
Organization - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides captive elephants a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. Learn more.
Careers and Internships - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The Sanctuary’s 12-week Internship Program is focused on providing experiential learning opportunities to individuals seeking to understand, develop, and establish careers in the fields of elephant care and conservation
Shirley - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Shirley defied all odds as one of the oldest elephants in captivity and lived well beyond the life expectancy for a captive Asian elephant. Shirley was The Sanctuary’s oldest elephant and, at the time of her passing, held the record for the second oldest elephant in North America.