My Nonprofit Reviews

I volunteered at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN the summer of 2016, We traveled from Ohio and arrived ready to roll @ 8:00 am. We painted the stall of an African elephant named Sukari...a beautiful girl with long white tusks. We were informed she rubs her tusks on the bars frequently and therefore a paint job was needed. While we were painting we sneaked peeks at the 4 African elephants in their yard. They are magnificent animals! What an absolute joy to be a part of their world for one day :) After painting, we traveled to the Asian Barn and ate in a nice air conditioned lunchroom. More staff dropped by to answer any and all questions we had about these elephants and elephants in general. After lunch, we weeded grapevines growing into fencing. When complete, we traveled to the "Q" barn. Q for quarantine as some of the elephants have medical issues. There we witnessed the vast area in which they live. We saw 3 Asian elephants peacefully eating and sharing companionship with each other. For the first time in their lives, they can decide what they want to do! This is their retirement home. It was a privilege and honor to give back to these elephants who for years were abused and forced to live in substandard conditions either in circuses or zoos. It was an experience of a lifetime! I hope to return again soon. Judy Volkerding