TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For individuals who bear in mind, Orlando Wildlife Protect, Gatorland has supplied an replace on Jaw-lene, the rescued alligator from 2023 who was discovered with a lacking higher jaw.
In a video, Jaw-lene, whose identify is a nod to the enduring nation singer Dolly Parton’s Grammy Award-nominated tune “Jolene,” is seen being fed by a park official.
“Simply need to perform a little Jaw-lene replace for you guys, she is doing nice. She’s obtained slightly home again right here now that we constructed for her so she will go in there when it is chilly at evening.”
Jaw-lene’s higher jaw was doubtless taken off throughout a combat with one other alligator or by a ship propeller, in line with Gatorland President and CEO Mark McHugh.
Gatorland homes over 2,000 American alligators throughout a 110-acre theme park and wildlife protect.
