Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary is opening in Portugal’s Alentejo region, where former circus and zoo elephants will live in wide natural habitats instead of enclosures. The first residents, Julie from Portugal and Kariba from Belgium, will roam, bathe and socialise across protected land designed entirely around animal welfare.
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Portugal inaugura el primer santuario de elefantes de Europa

THE GUARDIAN

El primer gran santuario de elefantes de Europa abrirá en la región portuguesa de Alentejo, donde animales rescatados de circos y zoológicos vivirán en amplios espacios naturales. Sus primeras habitantes, Julie de Portugal y Kariba de Bélgica, podrán caminar, bañarse y convivir en un entorno creado para su bienestar.

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