On January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m., join The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee for a special Storytime at the Elephant Discovery Center, launching our 2026 “Third Saturday” event series.
Come explore the Elephant Discovery Center in downtown Hohenwald and enjoy a morning of storytelling and creativity. Storytime is designed to engage all ages and will be followed by a related arts and crafts activity, making it a perfect outing for individuals and families alike. Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate reading while learning more about elephants. The event is free and open to everyone—no registration required.
Family Storytime
- When: January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m.
- Where: The Elephant Discovery Center, 27 East Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462
The Elephant Discovery Center hosts a variety of educational and entertaining events that are free and open to all ages on the third Saturday of each month. Events can include storytelling, enrichment and craft-making, as well as opportunities to meet members of The Sanctuary’s dedicated veterinary or elephant care teams and learn more about the daily care and behind-the-scenes work that supports elephant well-being.
For questions, please contact laura@elephants.com or call (931) 796-6500 x109.
The elephant habitats are closed to the public. There will be no interaction with or viewing of the elephants during this event.