Extremely rare leucistic alligator born at Gatorland is one of only 8 in the world

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gatorland announced on Thursday that they have welcomed an extremely rare an extremely rare leucistic white alligator.

The leucistic white gator is one of only eight in the world, the park said. Representatives say she weighs 96 grams and is 49 centimeters long. She was born to parents Jeyan and Ashley.

Leucistic alligators are the rarest variation of the American alligator, Gatorland says. They are different from albino gators, which have pink eyes and a total loss of pigment.

“Leucism in alligators causes white coloration, but they often have patches or splotches of normal coloration on their skin,” Gatorland said in a release. “Leucistic alligators also have brilliant blue eyes compared to the pink eyes of an albino alligator.”

Park reps say she is eating raw chicken and tiny Croc Chow pellets.

Gatorland is asking the public to help name the female and her normal-colored brother by posting suggestions on the park’s social media through Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.