# Vantara animal rehabilitation activities

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vantara-animal-rehabilitation-activities
> Updated: 2026-11-06T11:38:53.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Vantara animal rescue and rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has undertaken several wildlife rescue and medical efforts. In late October 2026, the facility received three elephants relocated from a German circus, a transition coordinated by PETA Germany and PETA India to move the animals from performance life to permanent housing. Upon arrival, caretakers noted the elephants initially only responded to familiar commands in German.

In November 2026, the center airlifted Maya, an 18-month-old elephant calf, from Kerala to Gujarat for specialized treatment. Maya, who had been under the care of Kerala forest officials since being found abandoned in April 2025, required intensive monitoring at the Vantara hospital due to fractures, a chest infection, and potential parathyroid-related disorders. The transfer followed an order from Kerala’s Chief Wildlife Warden, Dr. P. Pugazhendi, after local efforts to stabilize the animal proved insufficient. Specialists, including Vantara Veterinary Advisor Dr. Kushal Konwar Sarma, are monitoring her condition, which includes severe bone weakness and pressure sores.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Vantara airlifts ailing elephant calf Maya from Kerala to Gujarat

An 18-month-old elephant calf named Maya has been airlifted from Kerala to Vantara in Gujarat for advanced treatment of multiple fractures and suspected bone disorders.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vantara-airlifts-ailing-elephant-calf-maya-from-kerala-to-gujarat

### 2026-10-30: Vantara center rehabilitates three elephants from German circus

Three elephants from a German circus have been moved to the Vantara rehabilitation center in India for specialized care and recovery.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vantara-center-rehabilitates-three-elephants-from-german-circus

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