Alligator Undergoes Surgery to Remove 70 Coins at Nebraska Zoo

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha successfully removes coins from a leucistic alligator's stomach, urging visitors to refrain from tossing change into enclosures.

A 36-year-old leucistic alligator named Thibodaux at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium underwent surgery to remove 70 coins from its stomach.
The coins were discovered during a routine health check, and the procedure was necessary to prevent potential health issues.
Visitors are urged not to throw coins into any bodies of water at the zoo, highlighting the dangers such actions pose to animals.
The zoo has a wishing well where guests can dispose of loose change, offering a safer alternative for those wishing to make a wish.
Thibodaux has fully recovered from the procedure and is back in his habitat, with the zoo emphasizing the importance of animal care and safety.

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