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Oh boy, we have some exciting news here at Gatorland, exclaimed Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland. ⭐️For the first time since a nest of leucistic alligators was discovered in the swamps of Louisiana 36 years ago, we have the first birth of a solid white alligator ever recorded from those original alligators. This is beyond “rare, it is absolutely extraordinary and the first one in the world. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation in the American alligator. They differ from albino alligators, which have pink eyes and a complete loss of pigment. Leucism in alligators causes white coloration, but they often have patches or splotches of normal coloration on their skin. Without the darker skin pigmentation, they can’t have direct sunlight for long periods of time because they sunburn easily. Leucistic alligators also have brilliant blue eyes compared to the pink eyes of an albino alligator. According to McHugh, the new baby female leucistic alligator and her normal colored brother, born to parents Jeyan and Ashley, weigh 96 grams and are currently 49 cm long. These are incredibly special animals in the reptile world, and we are being very careful with their safety and security. We plan to have them on display early next year so guests can see them, learn about them, and fall in love with them like we have. For now, however, we continue to keep them safe where we can closely monitor their health and growth, added McHugh. Gatorland is asking the public to help name the beautiful white female and her normal colored brother by posting suggestions in the comments below! #gatorland #orlando #florida #leucisticalligator #whitealligator #babyanimals #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram

JAWLENE is out and about in our Baby Gator Marsh here at Gatorland and she just had her first feeding‼️ This awesome little alligator was found in August 2023 near a boat ramp north of Orlando. She was photographed by a concerned resident who realized her upper jaw was missing. Although it was hard to tell who or what hurt her, it was easy to see that she was underweight and not going to survive in the wild. Even though her injury was healed, she was unable to hunt or defend herself. Jerry Flynn, a trapper with FWC and a great friend of Gatorland caught Jawlene and brought her here to us because he knew we would do anything and everything to save her. She immediately stole our hearts ❤️❤️❤️ Our team of gator experts worked hard to create a quiet place for her to relax in her new home and began teaching her how to eat and take food from us. We spent months nursing her back to health with regular check ups from our veterinarian and provided her with vitamins and medication to improve her health. But we weren’t the only ones to fall in love with her. Jawlene has received love and attention from people all over the world who were amazed at how and alligator could survive with such a sever injury. She’s a real celebrity whose story has been featured in countless articles, newspapers and television shows around the globe. We are ecstatic to report that she is gaining weight, in great health and is able to hang out in our Baby Gator Marsh. Jawlene is a testament to the strength and resilience of the American Alligator. She is a real American treasure, just like Dolly Parton who sings the song that was the inspiration for Jawlene’s name. #gatorland #jawlene #alligator #florida #gatorlandglobal #conservation #rescue #dollyparton

Finger Check 😳 when Big George comes to the JUMPAROO SHOW you gotta check and make sure you hit all your fingers after the feeding🤣🤣🤣 Big George is one of our BIGGEST alligators at Gatorland, after being rescued from Lake George here in Florida years ago through our GATORLAND GLOBAL ALLIGATOR RESCUE PROGRAM he now has a forever home here with us‼️. And we sure do love him🐊❤️🌎 📸CREDIT: @jon_burket #gatorland #rescue #alligator #lakegeorge #florida #biggestgatorsintown

We’re having a blast today at Gatorland’s Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down🎄❤️🐊‼️ #gatorland #hohoho #gator #santaclause #krampus #skunkape #alligator #crocodile

Felix is clowning in the cattle yard🤣🤣🤣 #gatorland #cattle #donkey #felix

Get your FREE JAWLENE PLUSH TODAY‼️ with the purchase of a Gatorland VLOGS T-Shirt🐊❤️‼️ EXCLUSIVELY AT Gatorland.com #gatorland #alligator #rescue #gatorlandglobal #gatorlandvlogs

Me & Jaws are out here at Gatorland spreading all kinds of Christmas Cheer‼️ #gatorland #alligator #jaws #christmas

Y’all please join us in wishing @danny_perich4 a Super Big Happy Birthday 🎈🎄❤️🐊. Thank you Danny for all you do make Gatorland the Very Best Alligator & Crocodile Park in the whole entire World‼️‼️‼️ #gatorland #alligators #nofighting #happybirthday

Who wants to piggyback ride from Lyle the Nile Crocodile⁉️⁉️⁉️🤣 #gatorland #alligator #crocodile #lylethenilecrocodile #lylethenilecrocodileeatstheinternet #alligators #rodeo #cowboy

Can you tell what this is? One small patch of algae in a clear pool provides the perfect camouflage! I walked by and was absolutely hypnotized by this today! #alwayswatching #gatorland #crocodile #saltwatercrocodile

So many mouths to feed🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊 #gatorland #alligator #alligators #florida #rescue #mouthstofeed #nomnom

Giant gators and Crocs dance like sugar plum fairies during the Jumparoo show at @gatorland_orlando . Well, not exactly. But they are gracetul aren’t they? Giant, ancient, agile, ferocious, incredible reptiles. . Have you ever seen this action in person? #gators . #crocs #gatorland #alligator #crocodile #sugarplumfairy #reptiles #orlando #florida #orlandofl #onlyinflorida