The Elephant Sanctuary

Tucked into 2,700 acres of Hohenwald, Tennessee is The Elephant Sanctuary, a place of rescue and refuge for both Asian and African elephants.

Eleven elephants, all female, currently make the Sanctuary their home. Described as providing something akin to "assisted living," the staff offer care and companionship to the herd as they return to a life free of hunters and circus performances.

If you have ever been fortunate enough to spend time amongst these glorious animals, their emotional attachments to one another are evident. Behind those soft dark eyes beat gentle hearts........

"We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence." – Graydon Carter