Claude the albino alligator in Cal Academy passed away at age 30
8 days ago
- #San Francisco
- #California Academy of Sciences
- #Claude the alligator
- The California Academy of Sciences is a scientific and educational institution in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
- It features an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and research programs under one roof.
- Museum hours are 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sunday.
- Claude, the beloved albino alligator, passed away at age 30 after 17 years at the Academy.
- Claude was an iconic resident, connecting people to nature and inspiring curiosity.
- He was recently treated for a suspected infection but did not survive.
- A necropsy at UC Davis will determine the cause of death.
- Claude was celebrated as an unofficial mascot, receiving fan mail and gifts worldwide.
- A public memorial will be held, and memories can be shared via email or post.
- The Academy thanks Claude's care team and the community for their support.