Exclusivesky Investment Guild |Gator with missing upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park

2025-05-02 17:00:28source:Zopes Exchangecategory:Finance

ORLANDO,Exclusivesky Investment Guild  Fla. (AP) — A Florida reptile park has taken in an alligator that lost its nose and upper jaw to a fight or boat propeller.

Gatorland Orlando said over the weekend that the injured alligator came from a lake in nearby Sanford, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Orlando.

“She had basically no chance of surviving in the wild with such a severe injury,” the park said in a social media post.

Over the next few days, the park’s veterinarian staff will be monitoring the gator in an effort to make sure it is eating in a stress-free environment, the park said.

Gatorland Orlando is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding marsh, an aviary, a nature walk, a petting zoo and educational wildlife programs. It opened in 1949 and is considered one of the few remaining “Old Florida” tourist attractions in central Florida.

More:Finance

Recommend

How breaking emerged from battles in the burning Bronx to the Paris Olympics stage

NEW YORK — Chino Lopez, aka B-boy Action, took a page out of Wilt Chamberlain's book. His breaking c

Your Summer Shorts Guide: Denim Shorts, Cotton Shorts, and Athletic Shorts

The products featured in this article are from brands that are available in the NBCUniversal Checkou

Last Minute Mother's Day Shopping? Get These Sephora Gift Sets with Free Same-Day Shipping

We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like