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> Crocodilians
September is alligator hatching time - and this is one of our favorite moments of the year.
A push broom is an important tool in a croc handlers supply; this allows control of the animal without harming it. It's also good for sweeping out the barn!
Building crocodilian enclosures is hard work...and expensive.
A Nile Crocodile emerges at feeding time.
Crocodilian enclosures under construction.
A Morelet's Crocodile.
This yearling American Alligator was obtained from Colorado as part of our rescue program.
An American Alligator, cruising its pool.
An alligator enjoying lunch!
Alligators hungrily waiting at lunch.
More alligators waiting for food.
> Tortoises
Galapagos Tortoises at lunch... and a human boy!
Once more... next to the tortoises' insulated shelter.
African Spurred (Sulcata) Tortoise.
A curious Galapagos Tortoise poses for the camera.
> Our Staff
David Day.
David Day.
David, playing tug-o-war with
hungry gators. Don't try this at home!
Susan Day, and a happy tortoise. Even Chelonians like a
good scratch under the neck!
Griffin Day, budding crocodilian specialist.
Dave and Tim Hughes, Susan's father, transporting a Cuban
Crocodile. Keep a good grip on those jaws, Dave!
Dave escorts a visitor on a tour of Crocodile Creek.
> Friends & Colleagues
Emerson and Griffin Day with
TV adventurer Nigel Marven.
Griffin and Emerson Day with Israel Dupont and a baby
Broad-Snouted Caiman.
Griffin and Dave with Ralf Sommerlad and Israel Dupont
(and Dwarf Crocodiles).
Nathan Sweeting, croc handler extraordinaire. Nate safely prepares a Cuban Crocodile for snout taping.