Starting December 26, Middle Tennessee residents are invited to donate their Christmas trees to the elephants at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee!
Elephants are the world’s largest land animal, which means they have big appetites. In fact, elephants can consume around 150 pounds of fruits, vegetables, grain and plant material each day, including Christmas trees, which contain sweet resin that is high in nutrients. During the cooler months, when the elephants tend to stay closer to their heated barns, it’s essential to provide a variety of browse, like trees, branches, and trimmings, not only for the necessary nutrients but also to promotes mental stimulation through exploration. A diverse selection of browse greatly enhances the elephants' overall well-being by fostering natural behaviors such as stripping leaves and chewing on branches.
Keep The Sanctuary in mind this holiday season if you are looking for a sustainable way to dispose of your tree!
Christmas trees and other browse can be brought to The Sanctuary’s Elephant Discovery Center, located at 27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, Tennessee, where a designated drop-off location will be available behind the building next to the 're-tired' elephant statue.