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The Elephant Sanctuary, Hohenwald, TN
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The Elephant Sanctuary

Tennessee refuge for Asian and African elephants; visitors see only the free Elephant Discovery Center in town.

27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462 (Elephant Discovery Center) · Hohenwald, TN

About The Elephant Sanctuary

The Elephant Sanctuary is a nonprofit that gives Asian and African elephants a natural habitat refuge and lifelong care. Its elephant habitats are closed to the public, so visitors cannot see or interact with the animals. Instead, the Elephant Discovery Center in downtown Hohenwald offers self-guided hands-on exhibits and educational programming on elephants. The center welcomes walk-in visitors, families, and groups, and hosts free monthly family events on the third Saturday.

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

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