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August 15, 2023

How Long Can an Alligator Hold Its Breath? And Other Questions, Answered ›

Try not to get 'swamped' with these bite-sized facts about American alligators and their crocodilian cousins.

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May 07, 2015

The Croc and Gator Blog May 07, 2015 ›

By Lauren Augustine Our Chinese alligator built a large mound nest! She is using hay provided by keepers a few weeks ago. When we checked on her this morning she seemed to be guarding the nest. Because she is aggressively defending her nest, two keepers entered the exhibit to retrieve the eggs. One...

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May 06, 2015

The Croc and Gator Blog May 06, 2015 ›

By Lauren Augustine Today one of our most endangered species, the Chinese alligator, started nesting! Around the back of the Reptile Discovery Center are three outdoor exhibits, one of which is home to the Chinese alligators. Keeper staff added a bale of hay to the exhibit in April to prepare for...