Olga
African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Female, born circa January, 1987 in Zimbabwe
Arrived on May 26, 1988 at Safari Beekse Bergen
The most recognizable elephant of Safari Beekse Bergen is Olga: she has two large, folded ears. Olga is the lowest in ranking, and is a very friendly elephant. Sometimes a little quarrel with Carla, but only when the two are separated from the rest of the herd. She's most of the time alone.
Once she was pushed into the (dry) ditch by the whole group, especially by Shiba and Carla. After the keepers got her more or less out of the ditch, Linda again pushed her into it. She was not hurt but the rest of the herd made her position clear.
Photo: August 17, 2005 (copyright by Gerald Postma)