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Julie the Elephant Finds Sanctuary After 40 Years in Circus
10 Jul
Summary
- Julie spent 40 years performing in circuses after being taken from the wild.
- Portugal banned wild animals in circuses as of 2024, prompting Julie's move.
- A Suffolk charity's sanctuary in Portugal is Julie's new 1,000-acre home.
After four decades with Cardinali Circus, Julie, Portugal's final circus elephant, has found a peaceful new existence. Rescued from the wild in southern Africa at just five years old, Julie performed for 40 years before Portugal enacted a ban on wild animals in circuses in 2024.
She has now embarked on a tranquil retirement at a dedicated 1,000-acre sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in the Alentejo region of Portugal and is operated by the charity Pangea. Julie's remarkable story has also resonated with students at Wenhaston Primary School in Suffolk, who have formally adopted her.
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