NSW Man Pleads Guilty After Throwing Beloved Chicken Into Alligator Pen

Peter Smith, 58, faces serious charges for aggravated animal cruelty after feeding a cherished wildlife park chicken to an alligator.

Peter Smith, a 58-year-old man from Hunterview, NSW, pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty after tossing a chicken named 'Betty White' into an alligator pen.
The incident occurred at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World, shocking families who witnessed the act on January 2.
Smith's lawyer described the case as 'very unusual,' noting that Smith had no criminal record and simply intended to feed a hungry alligator.
Magistrate Kirralee Perry emphasized the seriousness of the charges, which carry a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a fine of nearly $25,000.
Oakvale Farm staff expressed deep sadness over the loss of Betty White, who played a crucial role in their endangered species breeding program.