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