{"id":4088,"date":"2025-10-08T13:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/?page_id=4088"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:05:07","slug":"perguntas-frequentes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/pt\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(70,88,51,0) 0%|rgba(70,88,51,0.72) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_1082427510-scaled.jpeg&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;120px||120px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;78px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;58px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280%&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;78px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;60px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;58px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Pangea FAQ<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px||35px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;65%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;70%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#1e1e1e&#8221; min_height=&#8221;65.6px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;28px|50px||50px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;28px|10px||10px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We appreciate people have many questions about what it means to create Europe\u2019s first large-scale elephant sanctuary. This FAQ is designed to provide clear answers about who we are, why sanctuaries like ours are needed, and how we are building a safe space for elephants rehomed from zoos and circuses. Here you\u2019ll also find information about life for elephants at Pangea, our wider impact on biodiversity and communities, and the partnerships that make this work possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to know more?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#1e1e1e&#8221; min_height=&#8221;65.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;28px|50px||50px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;28px|10px||10px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have a question about a topic that isn&#8217;t answered below, we are happy to help! Reach out directly through our contact page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyNzMifX0=@&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Contact us&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FF7B1A&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#FF7B1A&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|50px||50px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||4px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_text_color__hover=&#8221;#465833&#8243; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#DAC0A3&#8243; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F4EDE3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;55px||55px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||50px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>About Pangea<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_faq dsm_open_font_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Who are Pangea and what do you do? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Pangea is a non-profit organisation operating Europe\u2019s first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Alentejo, Portugal. We give elephants rehomed from zoos and circuses the space, care, and dignity they deserve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>We are restoring our 1,000-acre reserve into a thriving, biodiverse habitat for native wildlife and resident elephants, giving them the space to roam, forage, and socialise freely to create conditions that meet their unique needs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Why is a large-scale elephant sanctuary needed in Europe?  &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Large-scale sanctuaries exist in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, but there is only one small facility in Europe. Pangea fills this critical gap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Hundreds of elephants remain in captivity within European zoos and circuses. Owners who want the best for their elephants and are considering rehoming them need a viable alternative. Pangea helps zoos and circuses that wish to improve welfare or transition away from keeping elephants and supports governments in enforcing stronger welfare standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;What is your charitable status? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We were established as a UK charity in 2017 and a Portuguese non-profit association in 2022. We also have a 501(c)(3) proxy that allows 100% pass-through of all U.S. donations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;How are you funded?  &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>We receive support for our core operational costs from <\/span><span style=%22color: #ff9900;%22><a href=%22#my-section%22 style=%22color: #ff9900; text-decoration: underline;%22>member organisations<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=%22none%22>, allowing us to focus our fundraising efforts on rescues, lifelong care and capital projects. This is met primarily through a mix of high-value donations, individual giving, and grants from trusts and foundations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Where is the sanctuary located?&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>The sanctuary is located on a 1,000-acre estate in Alentejo, Portugal, 200 km east of the capital city of Lisbon, close to the Spanish border. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Why Portugal? How did you choose Pangea\u2019s site? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>The site was selected following a detailed feasibility study that assessed options across Europe against strict criteria, including climate, land availability, ecological value, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. Our 1,000-acre reserve in Alentejo, Portugal, met all of these requirements and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>The warm Mediterranean climate, rolling landscapes, and diverse habitats offer ideal conditions for elephants to roam, forage, and socialise naturally, while also supporting ecological restoration. The site is also very private, ensuring a secure and peaceful environment for the elephants while allowing us to manage access carefully.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Which elephants are priority for rehoming? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Our priority is those in greatest need \u2014 elephants kept in isolation, those in circuses located in countries where use of wild animals has been banned, and individuals in zoos facing financial difficulty, or cases where governments wish to intervene and confiscate. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>We are however open to working with any institution seeking a better future for their elephants. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_0&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][\/dsm_faq][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||50px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Working, volunteering &amp; visiting<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_faq dsm_open_font_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Is it possible to work or volunteer at Pangea?  &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Yes! All open positions are posted on our <a href=%22https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/careers\/%22>Careers<\/a> page and shared across our social media channels. We are also developing a volunteer programme, and updates about how and when to apply will be listed online. To stay updated on new opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_1&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Will the sanctuary be open to visitors?&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Not on a day-to-day basis, but we will host a limited number of public access days each year. We also plan to partner with academic institutions where students have the opportunity to visit the sanctuary and learn about our work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>In addition, volunteer programs are in development and an educational centre near the sanctuary is in the planning stages. This center will feature interactive virtual exhibits and live video feeds, allowing visitors to learn about elephants and observe them in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please see our <a href=%22https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/visitor-policy\/%22 data-et-target-link=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22><span style=%22text-decoration: underline;%22><strong>Visitor Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/a> page for more information about opportunities to visit the sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_1&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][\/dsm_faq][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||50px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Life for elephants at the sanctuary<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_faq dsm_open_font_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;What is unique about elephants?   &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Elephants are among the most intelligent, sentient and social animals on Earth and have complex needs. They walk tens of kilometres a day, maintain deep family bonds, and live within an intricate social structure. Using infrasound to communicate, they show empathy and memory that rival our own, making them some of the most extraordinary beings we share the planet with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>These complex needs leave elephants especially vulnerable to challenges affecting their physical and psychological welfare in captivity. By focusing exclusively on elephants, Pangea can provide the space, specialist care, and dedicated environment required to meet their unique needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;How is Pangea different from a zoo? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>A sanctuary exists purely to give animals a safe, lifelong home. Space at the sanctuary must be prioritised for other elephants in need and there is limited public visitation. There is also no trading or breeding. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Isn\u2019t a sanctuary still a form of captivity?&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Yes. Sadly, most elephants that have lived in captivity cannot be returned to the wild. We aim to offer elephants a life with conditions that meet their complex needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;What kind of life will elephants lead at Pangea? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>At Pangea, elephants will live in expansive natural habitats where they can roam freely and forage on diverse vegetation, bathe, and socialise in compatible groups. They will be cared for under a protected contact management system, with expert veterinary oversight and daily enrichment that encourages natural behaviours. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;How much space will elephants have?   &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pangea envisages giving elephants access to 85% of the 1000-acre estate over time. Construction of fencing will be limited to speed of funds raised, so habitats and their connecting barns will be built as finances permit. Elephants will be initially separated by sex (male\/female) and species (Asian\/African). The vision is that elephants will be rotated through the areas to allow for a full diversity of experience across different habitats, accessing hundreds of acres.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Is it possible for elephants from zoos and circuses to adapt to sanctuary life?&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Yes. Decades of experience from sanctuaries around the world demonstrate that elephants can regain their health and wellbeing after circus life. Many elephants arrive showing signs of trauma \u2014 repetitive swaying, aggression, or withdrawal \u2014 but when given space, choice, and companionship, their behaviour often transforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Examples of circus elephants, include Rana at the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil, who spent over 50 years in captivity. Within months of moving to sanctuary, she began exploring large habitats, using mud wallows, and socialising calmly with other elephants. Debbie and Ronnie, two elephants in Tennessee, spent years performing in circuses but now live in bonded groups where they graze, dustbathe, and vocalise naturally. Tarra, also from Tennessee, showed dramatic improvements in mobility, enrichment use, and exploratory behaviour once she was free from performance life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>These stories show that even after decades in restricted environments, elephants can regain natural behaviours, form new social bonds, and enjoy improved wellbeing in sanctuary. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Will elephants still have contact with humans? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Elephants at Pangea will be managed through the protected contact method, which gives limited but important interaction with humans. This approach, also used at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, means caregivers and elephants are never in the same unrestricted space. Instead, trained staff work through safety barriers, using positive reinforcement, trust-building, and the elephants\u2019 cooperation rather than force. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Through protected contact, elephants still receive the hands-on care they need while maintaining their autonomy and safety. Caregivers approach on the elephants\u2019 terms, ensuring each interaction supports health and trust. This method safeguards staff and empowers elephants to choose if and how they participate in their own care, free from dominance or control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;What is the difference between Free Contact and Protected Contact? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Free Contact means elephants and handlers share the same space, with keepers able to touch or control elephants directly. It usually relies on dominance and tools such as bullhooks to enforce compliance. This method is now widely recognised as unsafe for staff and harmful for elephants, as it removes choice and often involves aversive handling.<\/p>\n<p>Protected Contact, by contrast, is barrier-based. Keepers and elephants are always separated by a fence or wall, and all handling is done through positive reinforcement. The elephant has the freedom to walk away, which gives her control over the interaction. This approach is recommended in the EAZA Best Practice Guidelines (2020) as the modern standard for elephant care.<\/p>\n<p>Pangea will use Protected Contact exclusively. That means our elephants will never be forced into direct interaction or subjected to dominance-based training. Instead, they will learn to cooperate voluntarily in their own care \u2014 for example, presenting her foot for inspection or opening her mouth for a dental check \u2014 with rewards like food or enrichment. This not only makes care safer for staff but, most importantly, restores dignity, choice, and trust for the elephant.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_2&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][\/dsm_faq][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||50px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Impact and environment<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_faq dsm_open_font_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h6&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;What are the long-term plans for Pangea?  &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pangea\u2019s site masterplan is designed to ensure long-term sustainability, exemplary animal care, and efficient operations, offering a clear framework for development while remaining flexible to accommodate new intakes. It allows us to build in phases, adapt as we learn, and stay fully compliant with licensing and planning requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_3&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Why is biodiversity restoration a priority at Pangea?   &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>At Pangea, we aim to create a rich and varied life for elephants, full of natural stimulation and choice. By restoring the land around them, we can give elephants the space and diversity they need to thrive while also supporting native wildlife.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>The sanctuary follows rewilding principles, transforming degraded land into a healthy, biodiverse landscape. Low-impact grazing by elephants and other species will strengthen ecosystems and create an environment that is as natural as possible for the elephants themselves with associated environmental benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_3&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Will elephants be returning to the wild in Portugal? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Not quite! It is true that tens of thousands of years ago, elephants once roamed the Iberian Peninsula and shaped many of the plants still found in Portugal today, and some scientists have proposed releasing elephants in European landscapes to study their impact<\/span><span data-contrast=%22none%22>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>That is not what we are doing. Our aim is to create the most stimulating environment for elephants, in what has been deemed the most appropriate European setting in terms of climate and vegetation. In the wild, elephants walk for tens of kilometres every day across vast ranges, eat hundreds of different plants and socialise in multi-layered societies. We can\u2019t hope to replicate that here in Europe, and neither can we choose which elephants come at what point, because we are going to be responding to demand based on welfare needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>So, it\u2019s an imperfect model for research, but Pangea offers a rare chance to study their presence in a Mediterranean system. How do they adapt to their new environment? How does the environment respond to them? We\u2019re committed to working with researchers who specialise in elephant behaviour and ecology, using the findings to adapt our land and elephant management practices accordingly. 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The exploratory phase and feasibility study was initiated and funded by Born Free and Olsen Animal Trust. Pangea became an independent NGO with both as members in 2017; Fondation Brigitte Bardot joined in 2020, and World Animal Protection in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_open_toggle_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_4&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;Who else do you work with? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Alongside our members, we collaborate with leading sanctuaries and Mediterranean ecology specialists, and a 15-member Technical Advisory Board.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>We have also worked closely with the Portuguese government throughout every stage of the process\u2014from selecting the site to designing the sanctuary. We are very grateful for the support of the veterinary, wildlife, and planning authorities, who have taken a collaborative approach and guided us through the licensing process. 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At TES, more than 1,200 acres of forest, pasture, and ponds provide retired elephants with space to roam and form bonds, while public access is restricted to protect their peace. Visitors connect instead through live-stream cameras. ESB follows the same philosophy, offering several hundred acres in the Brazilian cerrado where elephants rescued from circuses and zoos can slowly rehabilitate, integrate into herds, and rediscover natural behaviors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Elephants are managed through protected contact (never chains or bull hooks), and are given the freedom to choose how they interact with the care team.  They receive individualized veterinary and behavioral support and are introduced to companions gradually at their own pace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>We also work closely with Elephant Haven in France, who currently have two resident elephants and are hoping to expand their premises to take in a further four elephants over time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=%22{}%22> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; dsm_content_margin=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_faq_4&#8243;][\/dsm_faq_child][dsm_faq_child dsm_title=&#8221;How do you work with zoos and circuses? &#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=%22none%22>Pangea is committed to working with any zoo, circus, or government seeking a better future for elephants. 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