There are elephant enclosures in various zoos throughout Europe. But the non-profit organization Pangea plans to open an expansive sanctuary for captive elephants that will stretch over 850 acres. That's 200 times larger than the elephant enclosure at the Tierpark zoo in Berlin.
The Resident, an English-language newspaper in Portugal, reports that the site is located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This area is among the most suitable in Europe for elephant habitation.
Construction should finish in December and thirty elephants will arrive in the spring of next year. They will be able to roam freely over the site while still having access to veterinary care.
-via Marginal Revolution | Photo: E-roxo
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Sorry, but I don't follow your point. Please elaborate.
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Why is this sanctuary needed? Wouldn't most zoos (that have elephants) be happy to take in another another elephant or two? We're only talking about 20-30 in total.
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