An ultra-rare white leucistic alligator has hatched at Florida's Gatorland Orlando, captivating wildlife enthusiasts worldwide! The 49cm female, with icy-blue eyes and pearl-white scales, is one of fewer than 10 known leucistic alligators globally—making her arrival a once-in-a-generation event.
Why It’s Historic: This little reptile is the first solid-white descendant of a legendary leucistic nest discovered in Louisiana’s swamps in 1987. Only seven from that original group remain today, with three calling Gatorland home.
Science Spotlight: Unlike albino gators (which have pink eyes and zero pigment), leucistic alligators retain some coloration in their eyes and faint markings. Think of it like nature’s ‘limited edition’ filter!
You Can Name Her! The park is crowdsourcing names for its newest celebrity. Got ideas? Drop them on Gatorland’s social media—your suggestion could go viral!
The gator and her normally colored brother will debut for visitors in 2024. Until then, they’re under VIP care (Very Important Predator, that is).
The 49cm female, with icy-blue eyes and pearl-white scales, is one of fewer than 10 known leucistic alligators globally—making her arrival a once-in-a-generation event.
Why It’s Historic: This little reptile is the first solid-white descendant of a legendary leucistic nest discovered in Louisiana’s swamps in 1987. Only seven from that original group remain today, with three calling Gatorland home.
Science Spotlight: Unlike albino gators (which have pink eyes and zero pigment), leucistic alligators retain some coloration in their eyes and faint markings. Think of it like nature’s ‘limited edition’ filter! 
You Can Name Her! The park is crowdsourcing names for its newest celebrity. Got ideas? Drop them on Gatorland’s social media—your suggestion could go viral! 
