Claude is turning 29 years young on September 15! We'll honor our favorite alligator with albinism with a smorgasbord of tasty treats (including fresh trout!) and a special birthday edition of Swamp Talk. Thanks for celebrating with us—Claude (and his team of attentive Academy biologists) really feel the love!

Say Happy Hatchday to Claude
Dear Claude,
Happy Hatchday and many more!
Love, Chloe
2023-09-15T12:05:58-07:00
Dear Claude
Every time we visit the Academy, we begin and end our journey with you. I believe you were smiling at me once! Happiest 28 and many many more!
Love, Stephen and Marné Fontaine
2023-09-15T11:39:25-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy birthday, croc superstar of San Francisco! Love. Vieira family
Love, Vieira Família
2023-09-15T11:38:28-07:00
Dear Claude,
Just want to let you know that you're always the first one I say Hi to when I come to the Academy, and I always stop to say Bye before I leave. Happy Hatch Day!
Anne Kahn
2023-09-15T11:37:09-07:00
Happy Hatchday Claude
You are special, Claude. Usually, you are chilling around. But when you move a little, or open your eyes, it is just amazing. Wish you a long, happy, and healthy life! Thank you for bringing us joy whenever we visit you.
With lots of love, Aarya & Shrimat
2023-09-15T11:31:24-07:00
Happy Hatchday Claude!
Wishing you good health and happiness for many years, Claude. Usually, you are chilling around. But when you move a little bit, or open your eyes, it is a treat to watch. You are special!
With all best wishes. Aarya & Shrimat
2023-09-15T11:25:58-07:00
Dear Claude
A special birthday wish for you Claude, thank you thanks to the scientists and curators at CAS. I hope you enjoy you crab supper.
Love, Kerry
2023-09-15T10:56:08-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy hatchday! Thank you for being part of my multiple SF trips, and hope to see you soon! :)
Best wishes, Vivian
2023-09-15T10:08:23-07:00
My Dearest Claude
Happy Birthday Handsome!!! xoxo
with Lots of Love, Lynnie
2023-09-15T09:54:19-07:00
Dear Claude,
I've seen you many times and marvel at your stillness. How do you do that?I think your NOT MOVING is a superpower. We send wishes for a happy and healthy year ahead! PS: Did you know Antionne LeBlanc?
Love, the Breck Family
2023-09-15T09:38:55-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy 28th Hatchday. You helped me raise two kids.
Love tmason
2023-09-15T09:36:02-07:00
Dear Claude,
I have had the pleasure to visit you, at the Academy, many times while I lived in CA. You and the Academy are part of my greatest memories. Wish you a Happy Hatchday!!!
Milton
2023-09-15T09:35:12-07:00
Dear Claude
Big Birthday wishes from Fresno, California! Hope your day is full of happiness and joy. Party on dude!
Peace out, Castanon family
2023-09-15T09:30:42-07:00
Dear albino Claude,
I wish you a very happy hatch day!!! See you next time we’ll be at the Academy of Sciences.
Love to you, Ute and Jack
2023-09-15T09:20:31-07:00
Happiest of birthdays, Claude!
You are the best alligator in the whole wide world. I hope you have the most amazing day chilling on your rock and eating crab. You deserve it buddy!
Love, Hannah
2023-09-15T09:10:45-07:00

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