Give Kariba the life she deserves
A new life is waiting for Kariba at Pangea – Europe’s first and only dedicated elephant sanctuary. She will have freedom and space to roam and forage, as well as expert, loving care. Can you help make this dream a reality?
Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary is here
The culmination of Born Free’s vision, over a decade ago: Pangea offers a unique 1,000-acre forever home for rescued elephants in Portugal.
This is a momentous occasion for captive elephants. Here, with your help, Kariba and other elephants rescued in the future from circuses and zoos could one day enjoy companionship and roam freely in an expansive, natural habit. This brand new and vital sanctuary, of which Born Free is a founding member, is endorsed by eminent specialists, and will offer expert care for elephants who can forage and socialise in an expansive, natural environment.
Kariba’s Story
Now in her early 40s, Kariba has spent most of her life in captivity.
She was just a baby when captured from the wild in Zimbabwe, in 1984. Cruelly ripped from her loving family, she was transported thousands of miles to a zoo in Germany – to a cold, unfamiliar new life.
In 2012, Kariba was moved to a zoo in Belgium, to join Jenny, another African elephant. But, tragically, Jenny died in 2022 and Kariba was left without her best friend – bereft of the company elephants so desperately need.
Thankfully, Kariba’s owners want to help give her the incredible opportunity of an enriched new life at Pangea – but it can only happen with your help.
Your gift today could help give Kariba a forever home. Your generosity could help lavish her with the best possible care, and give her the peace, dignity, space she deserves, and hopefully one day soon, the friendship of other elephants.
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