The Elephant Sanctuary (Hohenwald)

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and a member of both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Founded in 1995, The Sanctuary has provided a home to 32 elephants retired from zoos and circuses. The Elephant Sanctuary provides these elephants with a natural habitat, individualized care for life, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well being. The elephant habitats are not open to the public.

Animals

Details

Area
1100 ha
Opened
1995
Location
Hohenwald, TennesseeUnited States
Zoo Name
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee
Logo Width
250px
Date Opened
1995
Num Animals
11
Num Species
2