The Elephant Sanctuary | Nosey Meets Sukari and Tange

Following Artie’s move to the Bull Barn, Nosey surprised everyone by being the first to traverse the 60 acres of Sleepy Hollow, fully embracing the additional foraging opportunities and making her way to the EHCC for her first visit! Upon her arrival, she was greeted for the first time by African females Tange and Sukari, who waited at the adjacent fence line in Africa Habitat.

The interactions were seemingly playful and curious, with the occasional sparring session as the three elephants tested each other's boundaries. The elephants gradually returned to their own activities. Although brief, this interaction was meaningful for both the elephants and The Sanctuary. We are excited about the potential these shared spaces offer for continued socialization and look forward to more interactions and greetings from the elephants in the future.

About The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee:
Located 85 miles southwest of Nashville in Hohenwald, Tenn., The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides elephants retired from performance and exhibition 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 also works to raise public awareness of the complex needs of elephants in captivity, and the crisis facing elephants in the wild. The Elephant Discovery Center, The Sanctuary’s educational center with exhibits focused on elephants’ role as a keystone species, is open to visitors in downtown Hohenwald. The elephants’ habitats are closed to the public.

Connect with The Elephant Sanctuary:
Website: https://www.elephants.com/
Facebook:   / elephantsanctuarytn  
Twitter:   / elephantstn  
Instagram:   / theelephantsanctuary