Spring has sprung, and here in Hohenwald, Tennessee, we celebrate the new elephants that came to The Elephant Sanctuary in 2023 from across the country. Each arrival reminds us of our commitment to provide individualized care and the opportunity to nurture and guide every resident’s journey of making The Sanctuary their lifelong home. We are delighted to see both colorful flowers and our new residents at The Sanctuary growing and blossoming with each passing day.
African elephant Edie arrived from Zoo Knoxville on November 16, 2023. Edie was one of five new elephants that arrived at The Sanctuary this past year. Edie captivated Staff with her vocalizations and bright spirit. Within a few short months, she has been playfully sparring over fence lines and sharing hay enrichment items with her new herd mate, Nosey. These activities contribute to an elephant’s physical and mental well-being and indicate the natural behaviors Care Staff look for to ensure new elephant residents are settling into life at The Sanctuary.
YOU can partner with us in celebrating new beginnings and opportunities for our resident elephants, and preparing for those yet to come, when you GIVE NOW to our Spring 2024 Campaign! Join The Elephant Sanctuary in enthusiastically committing to the fulfillment of our mission: to provide home, herd, rest, and refuge to elephants here, and to contribute to our collective effort for a better world for all elephants.
Check out Edie rolling and digging in the mud — another popular springtime natural behavior for elephants here at The Sanctuary: