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Portugal to Launch Europe's First Elephant Sanctuary in 2026

11/7/2025

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Portugal's Alentejo region will host Europe's first sanctuary for elephants previously held in captivity.
The project is led by Pangea on a 402-hectare site between Vila Viçosa and Alandroal.
The sanctuary's first resident, Kariba, is expected to arrive in early 2026.
Pangea plans to invest 15 million euros over ten years to create local jobs and partnerships, and the sanctuary will not be open to the public.

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Story summary

Portugal's Alentejo region will host Europe's first sanctuary for elephants previously held in captivity.
The project is led by Pangea on a 402-hectare site between Vila Viçosa and Alandroal.
The sanctuary's first resident, Kariba, is expected to arrive in early 2026.
Pangea plans to invest 15 million euros over ten years to create local jobs and partnerships, and the sanctuary will not be open to the public.