Jana is the first of three elephants at the zoo to be moved to the sanctuary.
“It was an emotional moment watching Jana’s departure,” Lisa New, Zoo Knoxville president and CEO, said. “She is beloved and we will miss her greatly, but we have honored our commitment to Jana to ensure her wellbeing and care through every stage of her life. We all look forward to watching her continue to thrive under the care of our colleagues at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.”Jana is the first of three elephants at Zoo Knoxville moving to The Elephant Sanctuary.
Jana’s longtime companions Edie, a 39-year-old female, and Tonka, a 45-year-old male, will arrive at the sanctuary in the coming months, according to zoo officials. Zoo Knoxville representatives said that the move was necessary to ensure that the elephants’ social needs are met as they get older., and on social media @theelephantsanctuary.
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