The Elephant Sanctuary | Misty's New Adventure

Recorded on EleCams and by Caregivers -
On June 11th, Misty ventured farther out into her habitat than ever before...and she even capped off the day with swim in our lake! This is incredible because, although Misty has always had access to this area, this is the first time we've seen her in it.Misty was captured in India when she was 1 year old and spent 40 years in the circus, either in a barn or traveling on the road. Like many captive elephants who left the wild as calves to spend their lives on exhibit or performing, she had little to no experience with freedom-of-choice or large tracts of land...until Sanctuary. Since arriving at The Elephant Sanctuary in 2004, care staff have worked to build her trust, and encouraged her exploration of the larger natural areas available to her.
Watch Misty and the other 12 Sanctuary elephants in real time at www.elephants.com/elecam

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.

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