Fact Sheet
Species: Alligator
mississippiensis
Age: 13 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 500+ pounds
Length: 10 + feet
mississippiensis
Age: 13 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 500+ pounds
Length: 10 + feet
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Amos is an American Alligator and the first that ever would call Croc Encounters home. He is not just any ordinary alligator though; he is also the reason the organization was established in 2005. He is one of the largest alligators at the sanctuary and by far the most favored by our group. We even decided to name our first son after him – JOHN AMOS!
This distinction is why he appears on the front of our promotional flyers. Amos was originally kept as a pet by a family in Ambridge, PA. After 2.5 years in a small fish tank, Amos was quickly outgrowing his space. That is when his owners decided to place him in the care of those who could accommodate his growing needs. Amos is now over 10 feet long and living in a spacious outdoor enclosure.
Amos Buc Captain Jack Seminole Choppers JoJo
Amos is an American Alligator and the first that ever would call Croc Encounters home. He is not just any ordinary alligator though; he is also the reason the organization was established in 2005. He is one of the largest alligators at the sanctuary and by far the most favored by our group. We even decided to name our first son after him – JOHN AMOS!
This distinction is why he appears on the front of our promotional flyers. Amos was originally kept as a pet by a family in Ambridge, PA. After 2.5 years in a small fish tank, Amos was quickly outgrowing his space. That is when his owners decided to place him in the care of those who could accommodate his growing needs. Amos is now over 10 feet long and living in a spacious outdoor enclosure.
Amos Buc Captain Jack Seminole Choppers JoJo