Thermal Imaging When Kariba developed a foot abscess on one of her front feet shortly before relocation to Pangea sanctuary, we decided to delay her departure until it was fully healed. This meant a minimum 8-week recovery time. The abscess was carefully opened and...
Standard Health Checks for Travel Preparations for Julie’s move to Pangea are underway. In the weeks since the agreement was reached to relocate her, our team has been visiting regularly — getting to know her and carrying out the health checks she needs...
Every Contribution Helps As word has spread about the sanctuary, we’ve been overwhelmed by the goodwill coming our way. Like most charities, we rely on donations to do what we do, and the generosity people have shown – often complete strangers who simply...
Minor Medical Issue Requiring Treatment We know so many of you have been eagerly waiting for news of Kariba’s journey to Pangea, and we wanted to share an important update. Her move was intended to take place at the end of this month. Unfortunately, the...
PORTUGAL’S LAST CIRCUS ELEPHANT TO BEGIN NEW CHAPTER AT ELEPHANT SANCTUARY A Joint Statement from the Pangea Trust & Circo Víctor Hugo Cardinali 7th May 2026 Circo Víctor Hugo Cardinali and the Pangea Trust jointly announce the relocation of Julie,...
The Last Circus Tiger in Portugal Most EU states now prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses. Portugal’s ban came fully into force in 2025, but circuses and authorities have struggled to rehome some animals due to a lack of suitable options. Sona, a...
