Portugal’s last circus elephant reaches her forever home
Getaway Magazine | 12.07.2026 12:30
After decades in the circus, Portugal’s last circus elephant is finally getting the life she deserves. Julie, a 40-year-old African elephant, has become the first resident of the new Pangea Elephant Sanctuary in the Alentejo region, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition away from wild animals in circuses following the full implementation of the national ban.
