Claw-Some Delivery: Newborn Albino Gator To Be Debuted At FL Park

KENANSVILLE, FL — Wild Florida recently shared some claw-some news, the birth of an albino alligator in its Gator Park.

The baby reptile is the third successful hatching in its albino alligator breeding program, park officials said in a news release.

It was born to parents Snowflake and Blizzard, who have been with the park for the last seven years. The duo's last hatching was in summer 2022, park officials said.

The alligator's birth came during a 60-day incubation period oversaw by the park's Croc Squad, park officials said. The newborn's name has not been released.

"With the hard work and dedication of our Croc Squad, we worked together to produce one perfect healthy albino alligator hatchling this season," the Croc Squad's Andrew Ayala said in the release. "We are most proud of the parents, Snowflake and Blizzard, who continue to beat the odds and be a one-of-a-kind experience for guests."

The egg incubation period was one that included closely monitoring the eggs in a climate-controlled room that could solely be accessed by the Croc Squad, park officials said.

Wild Florida plans to showcase the baby alligator at the Gator Park after it is one month old, park officials said.