For Immediate Release
DROPBOX | PHOTOS – Credit to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
October 24, 2024, Hohenwald, TN - We invite you to share your pumpkins with Elephants at The Sanctuary!
Elephants are the largest land animals in the world, which means they have very large appetites. In fact, they can consume around 150 pounds of fruits, vegetables, grains, and plant materials each day, including pumpkins!
From November 1 through November 30, residents of Middle Tennessee and beyond are invited to donate their pumpkins to the elephants at The Elephant Sanctuary. Since the elephants' habitats are not open for public visitation, Caregivers will deliver the donated pumpkins to enrich the elephants’ environment and supplement their foraging opportunities during the cooler months. These pumpkins not only serve as a delightful treat but also provide essential nutrients to support the elephants' health.
" We love this time of year because we know the elephants will soon receive pumpkins donated by our Lewis County community and beyond. The pumpkins are always a special treat for the elephants. Many thanks to all who donate, ” said Todd Montgomery, Senior Manager of External Relations at The Sanctuary.
Donated pumpkins can be brought to The Sanctuary’s Elephant Discovery Center, located at 27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, where a designated drop-off location will be available behind the building next to the 're-tired' elephant statue. Pumpkins should be uncarved, unpainted, and not decomposing. Please note that the elephants’ habitats are closed to the public.
Pumpkin donors are invited to visit the exhibits inside the Elephant Discovery Center, which is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (The Discovery Center will be closed on November 28 and 29.)
Help us spread the word and make this pumpkin season special for our elephants! For questions, call 931-796-6500.
About The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Located on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee, The Elephant Sanctuary is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for Asian and African elephants. Founded in 1995, The Sanctuary has provided 34 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. The Sanctuary is licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and has been dually recognized through accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The Elephant Sanctuary is currently home to 13 elephant residents.
To learn more about The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, please visit our website at www.elephants.com. We welcome you to stay engaged and observe the elephants via our live-streaming EleCams at www.elephants.com/elecam, and connect with us via social media.
Media Contact:
Ashley Dehnke
Public Relations & Communications Manager
615.975.6226