Portugal's Last Circus Elephant Becomes Pioneer for European Exiles
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Portugal's last circus elephant becomes pioneer for European exiles
Portugal's last circus elephant, Julie, is to become one of the first residents of a retirement home for the pachyderms that could become a major draw as European nations clampdown on performing animals.
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Portugal's last circus elephant to move to Europe’s first large-scale sanctuary
Portugal's last circus elephant is set to be moved to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, developed by the Pangea Trust, an animal protection organisation.Julie, Portugal's last circus elephant, is being prepared for transfer to Pangea’s 1,000-acre sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.Her relocation was jointly announced by the Pangea Trust and Circo Víctor Hugo Cardinali and was reached voluntarily "in a spirit of shared commitme…
Julie is expected to arrive at the elephant sanctuary in Vila Viçosa and Alandroal in June 2026. Previously, it is expected that the space will be inaugurated by Kariba, who will come from Belgium.
Julie, the last circus elephant in Portugal, will be premiering first elephant sanctuary on European soil, in Alentejo, project of the non-profit organization Pangea. The elephant was in the circus Victor Hugo Cardinali since 1988
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