Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Albino Alligator Elsa

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Zoo Knoxville announced a new temporary resident: Elsa, an albino American alligator arriving from Florida. Staff said the animal will call Knoxville home for the time being as part of the zoo’s ongoing collection updates.

WHO: Zoo Knoxville staff

WHAT: Zoo Knoxville welcomes Elsa, an albino American alligator, temporarily from Florida.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM ET

WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Zoo Knoxville welcomes albino American alligator · Sep 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Zoo Knoxville welcomes rare albino alligator · Sep 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET

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