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Elephant Discovery Center, Hohenwald, TN

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Elephant Discovery Center

Free, self-guided exhibit center run by The Elephant Sanctuary in downtown Hohenwald, Tennessee.

27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462 · Hohenwald, TN

About Elephant Discovery Center

The Elephant Discovery Center is the public learning space of The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Its hands-on, self-guided exhibits and educational programs explore how elephants shape the world around us. Walk-in visitors, groups, and field trips are welcome during open hours. Visitors do not see the elephants, because their habitats are closed to the public. Admission is free, donations are welcome, and free monthly Third Saturday events feature storytelling, crafts, and chats with the sanctuary's vet and care staff. Free parking is available on Main Street and in a nearby city lot.

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