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Ireland’s largest zoo has unveiled its first adult bull elephant in 100 years (IrishCentral)

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At 17-years-old, Upali measures three meters tall and weighs more than 6,000 kilos, reports RTE newsThe Asian bull elephant will live at Dublin zoo for the next 15 to 20 years with four females as part of the international breeding programmeSpeaking at the ceremony, Leo Oosterweghel, director at Dublin Zoo, said, “Upali’s arrival is a hugely significant occasion for us as part of the international breeding programme“We are especially pleased to have Minister Brian Hayes with us today to celebrate the arrival of Upali and opening of the Bull Elephant House READ MORE

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