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The Elephant Sanctuary

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The Elephant Sanctuary

@ElephantsTN

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is America's largest natural habitat refuge for #elephants. Licensed by the USDA and TWRA. #GFAS accredited. #AZA certified.

Hohenwald, Tenn., USA

Joined June 2009

The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Dec 27, 2024
With great sadness, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee announces the sudden passing of African elephant Donna at the age of 44. On the morning of December 24, Donna entered her barn and began eating as usual. A short time later, Staff noticed a subtle change in her demeanor.
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The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Nov 11, 2017
Nosey explores The Sanctuary’s habitat for the first time.
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Apr 1, 2021
After many decades without physical interaction with another elephant, Nosey has now been introduced to Tarra and Sissy over a fence line! Read more about these exciting new social opportunities: bit.ly/2PIt42B
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The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Feb 7, 2021
Happy 50th birthday, Debbie! Caregivers baked her a vegan cake and placed it in the habitat with bamboo, hay, orange slices, and a pumpkin.
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@ElephantsTN
Jan 27, 2023
Today is the anniversary of Sissy’s arrival at The Sanctuary! Sissy spent many years on exhibit in Texas, where she survived being submerged underwater during a record flood. She arrived at The Sanctuary on January 26, 2000, and we are so grateful for her 23 years in Tennessee!
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@ElephantsTN
Jan 22, 2018
The District Court of Lawrence County, Alabama has issued an order in response to Nosey’s custody proceedings on December 15. Custody of Nosey remains in place. We are delighted by this progress toward The Sanctuary becoming Nosey’s lifetime home.
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Aug 7, 2020
Popsicles are a favorite summertime treat at The Sanctuary! Caregivers make them for the elephants from diluted fruit juice and produce. The Q elephants received watermelon popsicles — customized to each elephant's preference — some with beets and some with sweet potatoes.
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The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Jan 31, 2022
Happy 56th birthday, Minnie! Minnie is the only elephant at The Sanctuary with all white hair on her tail. She is the heaviest resident, fluctuating around 11,000 pounds, and is known to be willful and determined. We are honored to provide care for her today and every day!
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
May 31, 2022
Our part of Tennessee sure has gotten lots of rain over the past couple of weeks, but luckily, the rain doesn’t seem to bother Nosey!
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Nov 22, 2017
Elephants at The Sanctuary have the freedom to choose how to spend their time—#Nosey has been choosing to spend much of hers in the habitat, exploring the forest and dining on hay and other treats.
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Feb 23, 2021
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Asian elephant, Shirley, at age 72. Please join us in celebrating Shirley and her long and courageous life.
Remembering Shirley - EleNotes
From elephants.com
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@ElephantsTN
Jul 30, 2020
Billie recently took a dip in one of Q Habitat’s ponds. She splashed around while occasionally stopping for a snack at the pond’s edge!
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The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Jan 7, 2022
Although snow isn’t a frequent occurrence in this part of Middle Tennessee, we were blanketed with about six inches of it this week. The elephants have access to their heated barns, as always, while some may choose to explore outside.
The Elephant Sanctuary
@ElephantsTN
Mar 11, 2023
We are excited to announce that Nichole, a female Asian elephant, arrived safely at The Sanctuary from @SanAntonioZoo early on Thursday, March 9, officially making her one of 11 elephants now living at The Sanctuary and the 30th elephant resident since The Sanctuary was founded.
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