VISITOR INFO ANIMALS ACTIVITIES ABOUT TICKETS African Elephants Explore African Elephants At Stokely African Elephant Preserve, you may find the zoo’s three African elephants Jana, Edie and Tonka taking a swim in their pool or see the behind-the-scenes care they receive from the elephant barn’s indoor viewing area. Tonka is the largest African bull elephant in the U.S., weighing in at over 15,000 pounds. Learn more about how you can help wild elephants at https://www.wcs.org/96-elephants. Did You Know? HABITAT Grasslands LIFE EXPECTANCY IN HUMAN CARE 50-60 Years CONSERVATION STATUS Vulnerable WEIGHT 5,000-14,000 Pounds Location Sub-Saharan Africa The African Elephant is very broad in its range, and moves between a variety of habitats, from dense forest, open and closed savanna, grassland and the deserts of Namibia and Mali. They are also found over wide altitudinal and latitudinal ranges – from mountain slopes to oceanic beaches, and from the northern tropics to the southern temperate zone. WATCH THE VIDEO Play date with Edie & Tonka Meet the Animals About Us Zoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the southeast. Committed to sharing 'wildly fun' experiences that educate and inspire, we feature acres of creative habitats for animal lovers of all ages to explore. Our Mission Donate Contact Us 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914 865.637.5331 Everyday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Navigation Tickets Support Visitor Info Activities Education About Us Blog Jobs Internships Volunteer Membership Media Contact Us © 2021, Knoxville Zoological Gardens Terms of Use Privacy Policy