My Nonprofit Reviews

It's an honor to write a review for The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee since I have been affiliated with them for over 20 years as a founding member. What started as a small Mom and Pop operation with one elephant has evolved into a massive project with a 4.5 million dollar annual budget. They've rescued 27 elephants and are making room for dozens more.

The reason that this matters so much is that elephants are among the most profound creatures on earth. Their history in captivity is not pretty and the poaching of their tusks is an indescribable crime. Most people do not know of the intellectual wisdom of elephants. Their elaborate brains contain, like humans, VENs (Von Economo Neurons) which are specialized cells that relate to higher notions like empathy, intuition, communication and self-awareness. These neurons are unusual in the animal kingdom and help explain the complex and deeply sensitive nature of elephants. I am proud to say that TES is fulfilling its mission daily by protecting and housing these wonderful elephants and by teaching the world about their value to us all!