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former alligator exhibit

This used to be a very lushly planted swamp for alligators where you could walk out on that boardwalk. I really hope they do something to utilize this, because I hate to see such a great exhibit area sitting empty.

former alligator exhibit
Arizona Docent, 3 Jun 2010
    • chaninfinch
      why did the alligator exibit close?
      17 Sep 2012
    • Ituri
      The alligator exhibit was closed down way back in 1999. At that time the two alligators were relocated to what is currently the spotted-necked otter exhibit with hopes that they would be more visible to guests. The adult male died shortly after making this move, and the female was then sent to another facility. The largest problem with this exhibit is that when most guests visited the zoo, during the winter, the gators were completely inactive and not visible to guests.
      17 Sep 2012
    • chaninfinch
      thank you for your reply. you cured our curiousity. Do you know if there was an alligator attack ever at the phx zoo.
      17 Sep 2012
    • Ituri
      You're welcome. No, there has not ever been an alligator attack at the Phoenix Zoo.
      17 Sep 2012
    • chaninfinch
      Thanks again for your reply. Would you happen to remember the man that fell into the hippo pen? If not have a great night.
      18 Sep 2012
    • Ituri
      That would not have been at the Phoenix Zoo. They have never displayed hippos.
      18 Sep 2012
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