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
Happy Birthday, Birthday Boy!
Claude, you are part of our lives and a big part of our beautiful city. Carry on!
Love, the Stepp
2024-09-13T12:59:57-07:00
Dear Claude,
We wish you all the best on your hatchday. We always look forward to visiting you and especially to see you wake up, move and swim around with your turtle companions. May you have a long life, Claude!
Robert and Fran
2024-09-13T10:28:59-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy 29 Years sweet Boy, enjoy your special day!
BP
2024-09-13T03:59:35-07:00
Dear Claude
I hope you have a great 29 birthday celebration from, Jackson.️
2024-09-12T21:16:50-07:00
Dear Claude
The first time I saw you I thought you were fake. I’m still not sure, because you never move, but real or fake, you are truly beautiful. I hope you have a great hatchday!
Sincerely, Kristine
2024-09-12T19:55:56-07:00
Dear Claude,
I hope you get presents that you love and good food. You’re always the first animal we visit at the aquarium! Have a good birthday!
All our love, Gianna and Tara
2024-09-12T19:43:25-07:00
Dear Claude,
Happy Hatchday! You are the best alligator in the world! I love coming to Cal Academy just to see you! You are also a good stuffie to sleep with.
Love, Yoci Dul
2024-09-12T18:50:30-07:00
To Our Dearly Beloved Claude
What do you call an alligator who loves watering his plants? An irrigator. Happy Birthday Claude!!
See Ya Later, Alligator
2024-09-12T16:55:23-07:00
Dear One-Of-A-Kind Claude,
Happy 29th birthday! Hope you're grinning ear-to-ear all day long.
Gail Kasovac
2024-09-12T16:27:57-07:00
Dear Fabulous Claude
Wishing you all the smiles on your big day! Happy 29th!
Gail Kasovac
2024-09-12T15:18:08-07:00
Beloved Claude
Happy solar return you beautiful virgo king! Your serene and contemplative disposition is an inspiration to us all. I love you with all my heart. I wish I could scrub your head with a little brush.
love always
2024-09-12T14:30:57-07:00
Hey, there, Claude!
A very Happy Birthday to you! What would a visit to the Academy be without dropping by to say "hi?" Hoping you have a great b'day celebration to kick off your new year!
Your friend, Christine B.
2024-09-12T13:56:11-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy hatch Day! I remember when you were oh so young. Many more years to come big guy.
Keil Albert
2024-09-12T12:48:42-07:00
Dear Claude,
Happy Hatchday you beautiful alligator! You are one of are favorite residents of the Academy - we ALWAYS make sure to stop by your pond when we visit the museum. We love you SO much! We hope you have a wonderful Hatchday, and enjoy all the EXTRA attention you’ll be receiving! We’ll see you next time we’re at the Academy!!
Love, The Smith Family of Livermore, CA
2024-09-12T11:52:19-07:00
Dearest Claude,
Congratulations on 29 years with us! We hope you have another wonderful year and that your friends there feed you something super special for your hatch day. Thank you for helping to educate people and for bringing your beauty and wonder to the world.
Love, Lynn, Matt, Chai, Skittles, Poptart, and Tortellini
2024-09-12T11:19:14-07:00

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