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Rescued Belle Isle Alligator Settles into Westland Reptile Sanctuary
3 Oct
Summary
- Fáfnir, the alligator found on Belle Isle, has a new home at the Great Lakes Serpentarium
- Fáfnir is less than 2 years old and was likely a released pet
- The serpentarium owners plan to open to the public on October 31, allowing visitors to meet Fáfnir
In a surprising turn of events, the alligator that was spotted on Detroit's Belle Isle last month has found a new home at the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland, Michigan. The approximately 1.5-foot-long American alligator, named Fáfnir, was first seen on Belle Isle on September 26 and was captured by local residents on October 1.
Fáfnir, who is less than 2 years old, was most likely a released pet. The serpentarium's co-owners, Michael Wilson and Kate Minnaar, are thrilled to have the young alligator in their care. They plan to move Fáfnir to a larger enclosure with the other alligators once she grows a bit more.
The Great Lakes Serpentarium is set to open to the public on October 31, and visitors will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Fáfnir, as well as a variety of other snakes and reptiles. While the owners acknowledge that alligators do not make good pets, they are dedicated to providing Fáfnir with a safe and nurturing environment for the rest of her life, which is expected to be around 70 years.
