The Elephant Sanctuary | USPS Elephants Stamp First Day of Issue Dedication Ceremony

In celebration of World Elephant Day last Friday, August 12, The Elephant Sanctuary had the honor of hosting the US Postal Service as well as our special guest speakers, community members, and supporters from across the country, for the First Day of Issue Dedication Ceremony, unveiling the newest Forever Stamp titled Elephants.

The event was one of the largest held at The Elephant Discovery Center, welcoming over 250 guests. Philatelists (also known as stamp collectors) from all over the country were on hand to be the first to purchase and “cancel” the new Elephants stamp, making it a special collector’s item.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of elephants through this stamp and event and help spread awareness of the challenges they face both in captivity and in the wild!

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.

Connect with The Elephant Sanctuary:
Website: https://www.elephants.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantsanctuarytn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elephantstn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelephantsanctuary/

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