One of the great things about the IQ Zoo that is coming soon to our Animal Rentals website is that you can see pictures of me and my animal friends, and learn some interesting facts about us. But if you want to know even more about who we really are and what its like to live and work with exotic animals every day, then this blog is the place to be and I’m the monkey that can give you the true 411!
One of the most mysterious members of our animal family is Purse the American Alligator. I know you are probably wondering why he is an “American” Alligator instead of just an Alligator. Well there is actually another species of alligator called the Chinese Alligator. Even though Purse likes a good Peking Duck, he is 100% American.
Purse is very gentle, and probably the most mellow alligator you will ever meet. I love this picture of him sunbathing at one of our College Entertainment shows…it is the perfect pose to show his laid-back nature.
But even though Purse is very friendly with people, my animal friends and I tend to stay as far away from him as possible. Alligators are carnivores…meat eaters, and I just don’t trust that Purse has completely overcome his 65-plus million year old reptilian nature. So when he smiles at people, I think Purse is having fun. But when he smiles at me, I think he is sizing me up as an afternoon snack!
Some people think Purse’s name is cruel. But Purse has a good sense of humor and he actually thinks it is pretty funny. Plus he likes how it reminds people that animal skins look better on animals than on people. Purse is kind of wise and sarcastic at the same time. He really is a mystery to me!
So next time you find yourself in charge of planning a party, fair, corporate event or college event, why not invite Purse and some of the rest of us for an Animal Show, Petting Zoo or Exotic Animal Display? I guarantee you will never forget holding a genuine live alligator…and Purse will love it too!
