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DENVER POST (Colorado) 18 April 06 Take your 'gators to work day
Photo: State Sen. Lewis Entz, R-Hopper, introduced "Swampy" the alligator on the floor of the Senate during a moment of personal privilege on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. (Lyn Alweis)
A state senator paid tribute to a reptile park in his district by bringing a large park resident onto the Senate floor at the state Capitol this morning.
Senator Lewis Entz, R-Hopper, introduced "Swampy" the alligator, to educate other lawmakers about the Colorado Gators Reptile Park in Alamosa.
"This alligator farm is one of the most recognized attractions in the San Luis Valley," Entz said. "Not only are the owners dedicated to educational outreach for Colorado's children, they also provide major dollars and jobs to southern Colorado".

(Paperboy Note: The Rocky Mountain News supposedly has a similar story, but I can't get it to download ....
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_4630576,00.html)
Take your 'gators to work day

I wonder if everyone ran out of the place screaming like banshees, or if they actually listened and learned what amazing creatures they are. Hopefully a score for home keepers.

ie. maybe if they realize they're not some savage uncontrollable beasts that eat everything in sight, then they might realize responsible ownership is a possibility.

Mr. F

my daughter has taken baby alligators, baby nile croc's, etc.. to school for show and tell

She even brought in a serval cub once

This was all years ago but of course this wouldnt be acceptable now a days!