Did you know that Al the alligator is over 70 years old? Their average lifespan is around 50 years in the wild, but 60-80 in captivity. Male alligators usually weigh 500-600 lbs, but the largest measured gator was 15 feet long and weighed in at 1011.5 lbs. Come and see Al and the rest of our animals at the Nature Center every Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. #conservation #animalfacts #alligators #swfl | Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Living with alligators: What Florida residents need to know

Alligators survive cold snap by becoming 'frozen solid' in North Carolina and Texas ponds