The Elephant Sanctuary takes in old , injured , abused animals . They're not just a place for them to be put down or euthanized ; they take care of the elephant's needs and make sure it has everything it needs so that when its time comes it can Site closed to the public to make elephants ' lives closer to in the wild . Donations have always exceeded needs , but economy not keeping up this year .
The Elephant Sanctuary takes in old , injured , abused animals . 2,700-acre facility is largest of its kind in the United States . Site closed to the public to make elephants ' lives closer to in the wild . Donations have always exceeded needs , but economy not keeping up this year .