"Claude isn't your average alligator. He's bright white, nearly blind and has regrown thousands of teeth. Claude is believed to be one of the oldest albino alligators in human care. In the wild, he likely wouldn't have survived past infancy - his bright white skin makes camouflage impossible and leaves him vulnerable to predators. At the Academy, though, Claude may live another three decades."
"The festivities kicked off on Sept. 1 with the museum offering daily giveaways, including limited-edition pins, screen-printed posters created by students from the California College of the Arts and Claude-themed stickers and plushies. Throughout the month, visitors will find activities ranging from Claude crafts and a collaborative art sculpture to storytime readings of The Curious Color of Claude, a new children's book about the gator's unique look."
"The party won't just happen inside the Academy's walls. Claude's presence will be felt across San Francisco throughout the month. His mascot popped up at a Golden State Valkyries game on Tuesday and will make an appearance at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park's Flower Piano sometime this month. A citywide "Claude Quest" is planned on Sept. 5 and will have plushie Claudes scattered around the Bay Area for lucky seekers to find and keep."
"For grown-up fans, the Academy's popular NightLife will get a Louisiana twist on Sept. 11, where guests can enjoy rice balls topped with cajun chicken jambalaya, honoring Claude's origins in the bayous of Louisiana. The following week, on Sept. 17, the museum will host an upscale celebration they are calling a Swamp Soirée, with a seated dinner prepared by San Francisco's own Top Chef winner, Melissa King"
Claude is a bright-white, nearly blind albino alligator that has regrown thousands of teeth and is one of the oldest albino alligators in human care. He likely would not have survived past infancy in the wild because his white skin prevents camouflage and increases predator vulnerability. The California Academy of Sciences is marking Claude with a monthlong celebration featuring daily giveaways, student-designed posters, crafts, collaborative art, storytime readings of The Curious Color of Claude, and a citywide Claude Quest. Claude-themed appearances will span San Francisco, including sports and park events. Adult offerings include a Louisiana NightLife and a Swamp Soirée with a seated dinner by Melissa King.
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