This photo-essay tells the true story of Tarra, an Asian elephant who was raised in captivity. After purchasing Tarra from her previous owners, Carol Buckley toured the United States and Canada with the elephant, who could perform such feats as roller skating and playing various musical instruments. When it came time for Tarra to retire, Carol Buckley and a partner created the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, which serves as a comfortable home with several retired elephant performers.