The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
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 29 elephants, all 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.
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| 35°32′53.9376″N 87°33′3.33″W | |
| Date opened | 1995 |
| Location | Hohenwald, Tennessee United States |
| Land area | 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) |
| No. of animals | 11 |
| No. of species | 2 species: Elephas maximus Loxodonta africana |
| Annual visitors | not open to public |
| Website | www |
At over 2,700 acres (11 km2), the sanctuary consists of three separate and protected, natural habitat environments for Asian and African elephants; a 2,200-acre (9 km2) Asian facility, a 200-acre (0.81 km2) quarantine area and a 300-acre (1.2 km2) African habitat.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.