3-4 ft non-native alligator caught in northeast Tennessee lake, likely held illegally, transferred to Little Ponderosa Zoo.

A fisherman in northeast Tennessee caught a non-native, 3-4 ft alligator at Norris Lake, likely previously held illegally in captivity. Union County Wildlife Officer Rick Roberts was informed of the incident and the alligator was taken to Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue in Clinton, Tennessee. The zoo does not typically house alligators and is searching for a permanent home for the reptile.

March 24, 2024
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