Audubon Zoo: White Alligator - New Orleans, LA - Audubon …
As if these large iconic reptiles weren’t impressive enough, the rare leucistic white alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are even more breathtaking. They’ve been described as ethereal, ghostly and, most frequently, beautiful.
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May 7, 2023 · The Zoo is home to two white alligators – Two-Spot, who is 35 years old, and Victor, who is 12. Both have leucism, a rare condition that results in the alligators having translucent white...
Blake Pontchartrain: Louisiana's rare white alligators have a new ...
Dec 16, 2023 · A recent news article about the birth of a rare white alligator in Florida said it was descended from our famous Louisiana white gators at the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium.
Meet The Audubon Zoo Animals - Audubon Nature Institute
From tiny ladybugs to Asian elephants, Audubon Zoo has a wide array of animals that we work to protect. Meet Audubon Zoo animals in New Orleans.
Audubon Zoo - Wikipedia
In 1987, an alligator nest was discovered with 18 freshly hatched babies with white hides—an extraordinary natural mutation called leucism, not to be confused with albinism. They received much attention when they went on display, and the white alligator became a symbol of the zoo.
New rare white alligator to be moved to Audubon Aquarium of the ... - WDSU
Sep 10, 2015 · A new rare white alligator will call the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas home. The Audubon Nature Institute said the new unnamed white alligator will be moved into the Mississippi...
Audubon Zoo | New Orleans, LA
Explore unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and see white alligators before grabbing some jambalaya at the Cypress Knee Cafe. Or, grab an icy snowball treat and head over to Jaguar Jungle after passing iconic Monkey Hill.
Audubon Nature Institute's White Alligators - ResearchGate
This article describes the history, origins, captive management and cultural significance of leucistic alligators acquired and maintained by the Audubon Nature Institute between 1987 and the ...
White Alligator at Audubon Zoo - YouTube
Jan 5, 2009 · White Alligator at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gators are in the zoo's award winning Louisiana Swamp exhibit. The alligators are NOT albinos but are, infact, leucistic.
Dancing White Alligator Spotted Near Riverfront
The creature looks suspiciously like Tchompitoulas, Audubon Aquarium’s famed white alligator. Last night, the alligator (actually a dancing light show created by a local artist) was seen cavorting on the bridge near Crescent Park.