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...
Rehoming an Elephant is Complex With the upcoming arrival of the first elephant at Pangea, we wanted to share some insight into the complex process and unique set of challenges with rehoming an elephant. Their size is one part of it, but just as...
