Chester, Gatorland’s first rescue alligator, passes away

Chester, Gatorland’s first rescue alligator, passes away

Gatorland is celebrating the life of one its most famous and largest gators, named Chester.On Thursday, the Alligator Capitol of the World announced on social media that Chester had passed away peacefully last month following some health problems.“Somewhere in the early 1960′s, Chester was born,” said Mark McHugh, Gatorland CEO and president. “He had a great life growing up like most alligators do, growing up in the ponds and streams around Tamp…

Chester, Gatorland’s notoriously rowdy rescue alligator, has died

Chester, longtime resident of Gatorland and former dog terrorizer, dies. He was the attraction's rescue alligator.

Chester, Gatorland's rescue alligator, has died

The park posted a tribute video the gator.