Yulee’s White Oak to become home for herd of elephants

White Oak Conservation has started construction on a new 2,500-acre home for Asian elephants, according to a news release. Most of these elephants previously traveled throughout the United States with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus until they were retired in 2016. ...

  • These Asian elephants, named Kelly Ann and Mable, are currently located at the Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk City, Fla. They will be relocated to the new refuge at White Oak Conservation in Yulee. Stephanie Rutan/White Oak Conservation
    These Asian elephants, named Kelly Ann and Mable, are currently located at the Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk City, Fla. They will be relocated to the new refuge at White Oak Conservation in Yulee. Stephanie Rutan/White Oak Conservation

    White Oak Conservation has started construction on a new 2,500-acre home for Asian elephants, according to a news release.

    Most of these elephants previously traveled throughout the United States …