Baby Alligator hatching caught on camera at Australian Reptile Park

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Baby Alligator hatching caught on camera at Australian Reptile Park

By Australian Reptile Park

Archived 15 May 2016 - Posted: 15 Mar 2016

Australian Reptile Park on the Central Coast of NSW has caught on camera the hatching of a baby American Alligator squeezing and squeaking its way out of an egg that has been in incubation for 73 days, following the park’s successful breeding season.

Filmed by Australian Reptile Park General Manager, Tim Faulkner and Australian Geographic Conservationist of the year - 25 American Alligators hatched over the weekend and are now being cared for in a heated nursery behind the scenes at Australian Reptile Park.

See them out on display in the Lost World of Reptiles baby reptile nursery in the April school holidays at the park.

Experience loads of animal interaction and hands-on wildlife shows every day.

Enjoy a close encounter with some of the parks animals during Snappy Hour, 11am-2pm daily, walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Have a photo with a snugly python, cute Tasmanian devil, gorgeous wombat or cuddly koala (where available). Hand-feed friendly kangaroos.

Video courtesy of Australian Reptile Park - www.facebook.com/AustralianReptilePark, www.facebook.com/timswildlife

This article archived 15 May 2016