Move to Iowa Turns Albino Alligator Pink

[Champ]

DES MOINES, Iowa - An albino alligator became so excited when he got to Iowa, he turned pink.

That's according to officials at Blank Park Zoo, who got the 8-foot-long reptile on Thursday for an exhibit of albino animals.

"Albino alligators turn pink with excitement as they adjust to their new environment," said David Allen, the zoo's director. "We think it'll settle down by the beginning of the week after a little Iowa relaxation."

When zoo officials first got the animal from Florida, they planned to keep it under wraps until its regular complexion returned.

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[Love Bug]

1. I've been to Iowa

amd it ain't THAT exciting! :D

[Deja Q]

2. Maybe he's preparing for the gay pride parade!

:evilgrin:

[Don_G]

3. Tickled Pink

In Iowa? Come on.....

[Bluzmann57]

4. Well the 'gator certainly wasn't sunburned

with all the rain we've had here in Iowa lately. Therefore the creature had to be thrilled to be here. Welcome to the great state of Iowa alligator. Glad to have you here.