An African Bull Elephant from Germany has arrived at a zoo in North Somerset.
The 13-year-old, called Uli, will be living in the UK’s largest elephant facility at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.
He’ll be joining current elephants- 32-year-old Shaka, 18-year-old Janu, and 9-year-old Sutton at the site’s ‘Elephant Eden’, a 20-acre enclosure.
Having spent over 5 years in his previous zoo, Uli will arrive at his new home as a bachelor male, preparing him to integrate into a breeding group.
Tom Lindley, Elephant Section Leader at Noah’s Ark, said: “Noah’s Ark provides a much needed environment for Uli’s growth.
“Young bulls like Uli benefit immensely from the presence of older, more experienced bulls who are behavioural role models.
“As he matures, Uli will play a role in mentoring younger bulls, contributing to the group dynamics and the welfare of our elephant community.
“We have a detailed integration plan in place for Uli’s arrival. Like Sutton, who was our last new arrival, Uli will be gradually introduced to the other males to ensure a smooth transition into the group.
