See How Easily Spots Can Melt Your Heart
White alligators or leucistic alligators are one of the rarest creatures today, and they can only be seen in some parts of the world, including the Aquarium of the Americas New Orleans. It's so rare that out of the 5 million alligators in the world, there are only 12 existing white alligators today. Consider yourself very lucky if you're one of the people who get to see a leucistic alligator in person.In Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, you can meet and greet one and even get to visit him all year-round. Spots, the resident white alligator in Aquarium of the Americas. He's been in the aquarium since he was still young, and had been raised, together with his siblings to the care of the aquarium staff ever since.
Learn More About White Alligators in the Aquarium of the Americas
White alligators like Spots will not survive in the wild because of their color. They will not be able to camouflage in the swamps, and if they hatched as eggs, would not live long because they are too exposed to predators. They would be shining white for the predators to attract, and would practically appear to be calling out to the predators to eat them. They can only survive if bred in captivity, and Aquarium of the Americas has been the forerunner to breed white alligators since the eighties.Spots and his siblings have also been considered to be celebrities, posing as goodwill ambassadors for Louisiana and appearing in many different shows like CNN, Today Show, and CBS Morning News. When you look at Spots, you can't help yourself from being amazed at his amazing appearance. He has a white coat because of genetic disorder, and piercing blue eyes that contrast well with his color.
Get to meet Spots and his siblings, and learn all about the white alligators in Aquarium of the Americas. You can also take part in the effort to conserve their species and help educate other people about them. Louisiana aquarium coupons are always accessible for your convenience should you need them, and the aquarium is always open all year round to entertain visitors from everywhere.
