The Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization licensed by the U.S.
A zoo & aquarium inside Hohenwald
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Lawrenceburg, 24 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Nashville
Nashville is about 61 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hohenwald. Green months are the mild ones.
The Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and a member of both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Founded in 1995, The Sanctuary has provided a home to 32 elephants retired from zoos and circuses. The Elephant Sanctuary provides these elephants with a natural habitat, individualized care for life, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well being. The elephant habitats are not open to the public.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 11 animals · 2 species
- Area
- 2,718 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Where to stay near The Elephant Sanctuary
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hohenwald (4) and Columbia (23).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Elephant Sanctuary | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohenwald | in town | — | 4 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,151 | $126K | C |
| Columbia | 29 mi east | 45 min | 23 15 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 50,072 | $309K | C− |
| Lawrenceburg | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,236 | $185K | C |
| Linden | 17 mi west | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,161 | $103K | — |
| Ethridge | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 563 | $178K | — |
| Clifton | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,344 | $122K | — |
| Waynesboro | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 2,319 | $79K | — |
| Centerville | 20 mi north | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,589 | $213K | B+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near The Elephant Sanctuary
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaNissan Stadium
59 mi MuseumParthenon
66 mi TheatreRyman Auditorium
60 mi Stadium & arenaBridgestone Arena
70 mi MuseumThe Hermitage
54 mi MuseumMuscle Shoals Sound Studio
58 mi Stadium & arenaFirstBank Stadium
60 mi Stadium & arenaGeodis ParkPhoto credits
Nissan Stadium: Kaldari, CC0 · Parthenon: Mayur Phadtare, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ryman Auditorium: Unknown, CC0 · Bridgestone Arena: EVula, CC BY 3.0 · The Hermitage: Jim Bowen from Zhenhai, China, CC BY 2.0 · Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Dailynetworks, CC BY-SA 3.0 · FirstBank Stadium: Mhar564, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Geodis Park: CheckeredYeti, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting The Elephant Sanctuary
Is The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald?
Yes. It’s inside Hohenwald, TN.
When is the best time to visit The Elephant Sanctuary?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–82°.
How far is The Elephant Sanctuary from Nashville?
About 61 miles northeast of Nashville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The Elephant Sanctuary?
Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Nashville (BNA), about 63 miles.
Where should I stay near The Elephant Sanctuary?
Hohenwald (in town, 4 places to stay), Columbia (29 mi, 23 places to stay) and Lawrenceburg (24 mi, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hohenwald
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Hohenwald’s Town Square.
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