Home, herd, rest and refuge: Tennessee’s Elephant Sanctuary turns 30

On the eve of World Elephant Day, we celebrate with one of Tennessee’s best kept secrets — The Elephant Sanctuary.

Nestled in the woods and knolls of Hohenwald, Tenn., about 80 miles southwest of Nashville is a 3,000-acre refuge for retired elephants where they can live out their days out of the spotlight. These magnificent animals spend their remaining years in a natural habitat developed specifically for their needs. In this episode, we get a rare report from within the complex, which is off limits to the public. Members of the Elephant Sanctuary team also join us in the studio to discuss their mission, philosophy of care, and elephant conservation.

This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.

Guests

Janice Zeitlin, President & CEO, The Elephant Sanctuary
Kristy Eaker, Senior Manager of Elephant Care, The Elephant Sanctuary
Laura Roddy, Education Manager, The Elephant Sanctuary