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Alentejo sanctuary expands to 405 ha, houses Portugal’s last circus elephant

5/8/2026

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The Alentejo sanctuary will combine elephant rehabilitation with land restoration to revive a cattle ranch.
Pangea will relocate Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, and Kariba from a Belgian zoo to the sanctuary.
The site currently covers 28 hectares and plans to expand to 405 hectares to house up to thirty elephants in natural groups.
It will remain closed to the public, emphasizing expert care and freedom for the sentient animals.

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The Alentejo sanctuary will combine elephant rehabilitation with land restoration to revive a cattle ranch.
Pangea will relocate Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, and Kariba from a Belgian zoo to the sanctuary.
The site currently covers 28 hectares and plans to expand to 405 hectares to house up to thirty elephants in natural groups.
It will remain closed to the public, emphasizing expert care and freedom for the sentient animals.