Zookeeper hugs huge alligator, video ends with a funny incident. Watch

The video of the zookeeper hugging a huge alligator was shared on Instagram.

Published on: Nov 17, 2021, 11:21:08 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Do you follow the official Instagram page of The Reptile Zoo? Then chances are you're aware of the amazing videos they often share. There is now a latest inclusion to that list and it shows one of their zookeepers hugging a huge alligator. However, that's not all. The video also ends with a funny incident.

The image shows a zookeeper hugging a huge crocodile. (Instagram/@thereptilezoo)

“Sometimes I hug Darth Gator. He is out alligator ambassador. Did you know that Darth is an invasive species in California where the Zoo is, which is why they’re illegal as pet,” the zoo wrote while sharing the video.

The clip opens to show the huge alligator hugging the zookeeper. Take a look at the video to see what happens next:

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Since being shared about six days ago, the video has accumulated nearly 1.3 lakh likes and counting. It has also gathered varied comments from people.

“WOW!!!!! Clean up on isle 4!!!! Darth almost got you good!!!!!” joked an Instagram user. “Oh! Wow!” posted another. “I just love her! She is so happy and full of joy!” commented a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More