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-- ES-logo Providing herd, home, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life, and raising public awareness of the complex needs and challenges of elephants. Mailing Address The Elephant Sanctuary PO Box 393 Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone (931) 796-6500 Email elephant@elephants.com Donate Home About Us News Learn Elephants Connect EleCam Shop Donate Home About Us News Learn Elephants Connect EleCam Shop Donate -- Home About Us History Facilities & Elephant Care Our Team FAQs Financials International Outreach News EleNotes World News The Sanctuary in The News Press Releases Trunklines Archive Learn About Elephants Distance Learning Discovery Center Links & Resources Elephants All Elephants African Elephants Asian Elephants In Memoriam Connect Memberships Careers Internships Press Inquiries Volunteer Take Action EleCam Shop Donate Celebrating 25 Years providing home & herd News ELECAM Elephants TAKE ACTION Welcome to Providing home, herd, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life. exists to – provide captive 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 in captivity and the crisis facing elephants in the wild. The elephants' habitats are closed to the public. The Sanctuary is currently home to 11 elephants retired from zoos and circuses, many of whom suffer long-term health and behavioral issues common to elephants that have spent their lives in captivity. The Sanctuary employs a fully integrated team of veterinarians and caregivers who provide high-quality care by using positive reinforcement and protected contact to safely meet the needs of each elephant in our care. The Sanctuary is licensed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Year End Campaign Donations to the 2020 Year End Campaign enable us to provide stability for Sanctuary residents and help to make a difference for elephants all over the globe. Give Now Featured News Nosey finds permanent home at sanctuary READ MORE PO Box 393 Hohenwald, TN 38462 elephant@elephants.com (931) 796-6500 Navigation Home About Us News Learn Elephants Connect Shop Donate Learn About Elephants Distance Learning Discovery Center Links & Resources Elephants Elecam All Elephants African Elephants Asian Elephants In Memoriam Connect Shop Memberships Careers Internships Press Inquiries Volunteer Privacy Policy Request Data Terms Of Use Donate Sign up for EleNews! Sign up By completing this form, you consent that you have read, understood, and agree to all policies contained in the Privacy Policy . Our strong performance as an animal welfare/wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) non-profit is recognized by reputable charity monitoring groups. 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation Licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) EIN: 62-1587327 © 2020 The Elephant Sanctuary. All Rights Reserved. Current Residents Learn More Donate Sign up for EleNews! Sign up By completing this form, you consent that you have read, understood, and agree to all policies contained in the Privacy Policy . Other Elecams Africa Habitat CLICK TO VIEW Q Habitat CLICK TO VIEW Asia Habitat CLICK TO VIEW We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more I agree...