"On Sunday, hundreds of people gathered in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the life and legacy of a San Francisco icon. The California Academy of Sciences honored Claude, the beloved albino alligator. Claude was 30 years old and lived at the academy for 17 years until his death last month. Sunday's festivities included a NOLA-style second line parade in a nod to Claude's Louisiana roots, a Claude costume contest for kids and stories shared by the late gator's care team."
""There was something just magical about watching him, you know? You had to wait and wait for him to move. And if he did at all, there was just something touching about being near him and watching him," said Monica Walsh. City officials also unveiled the signage for "Claude The Alligator Way," officially changing the name of the street that runs in front of the Cal Academy."
Hundreds gathered in Golden Gate Park for a memorial honoring Claude, the albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences for 17 years and died last month at age 30. The California Academy of Sciences hosted festivities including a NOLA-style second line parade that referenced Claude's Louisiana roots, a Claude costume contest for children, and care team members sharing stories about the gator. Attendees described Claude's presence as magical and touching, noting his slow movements and the emotional response they evoked. City officials unveiled signage naming the street in front of the museum "Claude The Alligator Way."
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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