Coati shenanigans and cold weather vlog at the sanctuary!!

[@starparodier91]

4:55 “Well people are stupid, I can’t fix that” 😂

[@jinxgirl5]

Lola climbing on the ceiling while Gabby talks about the discrepancy of permit requirements really underscores the point she's making XD She's a cutie, but it's like a toddler with knives for hands and teeth. The prarie dogs loving Chris' flannel is so cute XD Bet they'd steal it for bedding if they could!

[@GatorChris_]

Haha exactly!

[@trishawaddell564]

I really appreciate how you educate on the exotic ‘pet’ market and what poor pets these wild animals make. And even more so that the amount of room and stimulation they require is far more than what is required by law. I despise seeing big cats or bears for example in tiny cage with nothing to do and it makes me sick to see how shut down they become.

[@vinjass]

I like how every time Chris is talking about how dangerous Coatis are they are seen in the background being all adorable little fluff balls😂

[@GatorChris_]

They are adorable little fluff balls MOST of the time 😂

[@erlandaislund4594]

Well... he does that with the adorable swamp puppies too... (and is still right about it)

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

"well, people are stupid" that was so honest😂😂

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@lisaweatheral4458]

We use to put fruit loops and dog treats in our pockets for our rats to find as they explored us. It was so cute.

[@lisaweatheral4458]

Pumpkin helps with parasites I am told.

[@keldaMouse]

@@lisaweatheral4458 yeah some of the keepers/sanctuaries/farms i watch on youtube give it as a yearly aid for this reason.

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

Everyone: please remember to fully run ads. They all help the sanctuary

[@lisaweatheral4458]

Fully run adds and comment, hit like and share the video.

[@suemoo22]

I let the vlog play fully while I do something else, then go back and watch and I can skip the ads. 😊

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

@@lisaweatheral4458 great

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

@@suemoo22 awesome. That is a great way

[@morphman21]

Even if it's political ads?

[@ChrisB24-f8q]

The sunshine really shows the gorgeous colouring of the foxes, and you are so right their coats belong on them. Your regular reminders about how abusive the fox fur trade is are always welcome as they help educate. Some people might wrongly assume they are humanely killed, the reality as you kindly explain is very different. Jellybeans butt warming shows the 5+ star winter spa treatments available at your sanctuary along with the croc warm water baths.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@jovialthinker]

Coloosa is so gentle and sweet. I just love her spirit 🦉❤

[@ChrisB24-f8q]

And a big shout out to Gabby for counting the tortoises, the unexpected poop picking and as a fellow girly I am always impressed with how good her nails look, esp with all the sanctuary work she does.

[@LisaB-u2w]

The Fox are beautiful!💖💕💖

[@margiewalker1808]

Chris and Gabby thank you for all you do.

[@whiteumbrella9344]

I agree with Chris. His wording is fine regarding the Coatis. One of the was a pet that escaped and was running wild so you caught it and brought it to the sanctuary. That makes perfect sense.

[@locabynature]

I've been noticing a few reptile channels bringing up your name as a crocodile/gator expert. today it was Kamp Kenans video about gators/crocs. It was @ about 14:30. I always think it's cool when I hear them mention you because you deserve the notoriety for being so humble about what you do. I think the last one was Tyler Nolan who mentioned you but not sure what video. I love you and Gabby both and the sanctuary yall have created from nothing. ❤️

[@keldaMouse]

they talked about Chris at Gatorland also this week. Yay he is like a star and such and so humble. We are honestly lucky to learn from them both.

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

he's a well known guy. im not sure about the list of who, but he trained a lot of people about many animals they work with and how to handle them.

[@jovialthinker]

The fox enclosure was like the red carpet with all the pretty coats. 😍

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

I think Shippo is just fluffed-up for winter time, not fatter (judging from other SAF - Save A Fox- foxes, like Vixie). Thank you for reminding us where they came from and how coats should stay on them, never on people.

[@JamiJenny]

Great Vlog Chris…I love watching the prairie dogs and Coco is adorable with the vocal squeaks❤ Caloosa is so beautiful I can’t get enough of her. Gabby crawling in with the tortoises is the funniest thing😂😂 You guys are the best though and doing what you think is right for the animals wellbeing 🤍🙏🏻

[@joyandersen2782]

"Joke's on you, I'm wearing your jacket" 😂🐢

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@elisabethposada3007]

She looks so relaxed ❤❤

[@jovialthinker]

Jellybean warming his butt is hilariously cute 😂

[@GatorChris_]

So cute

[@JodieMerigan]

The Coatis remind me of my tortiseshell cat. She does everything in a big way and is very affectionate but can turn in an instant without warning and grab you. Super fast too

[@maryannecox22]

I could watch an entire blog on the prairie dogs alone. So cute!!!!

[@GatorChris_]

They’re so adorable

[@teresakinney955]

Good parents

[@fredvomlehn8457]

Awesome Guys!! Thanks!

[@jessiek3500]

glad everyone is staying warm!

[@donna5499]

COCOA& POPPY LOVE THEIR DADDY❤❤❤❤❤❤SO SO SWEET❤ you are awesome pet owner Chris, love your love for all these sweet animals hugs and love from Washington State Januari❤

[@andrealacroix3773]

All of the animals are very content, Y'all do a great job❤

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks!

[@susanmartin3762]

Your Owl is sooo stunning! I just adore her.

[@Amiegala]

Amazing video!! Loved getting to learn about your cold weather preparation!

[@GatorChris_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanmartin3762]

Akila is sleeping! I've never seen a crocodile sleeping 😴 she's really a beautiful animal.

[@bethannyallain5395]

Great video as usual. Coco reminds me of the guinea pigs my children had with his little noises.

[@TriggaTrae954]

I’ve learned so much from Chris & Gabby over the years! I found his KZbin when I was in college in Tampa & there was a nuisance gator in my apartment complex’s lake. I don’t think Chris came and got him but I definitely was so astounded by everything he does!

[@melg8475]

Lola is so funny!

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

Love the vlog 🧡💙🧡 Emu's so pretty 🪶 Pumpkin is so good

[@jesscleveland407]

Love seeing all the work you guys do. Much love. Truly inspiring the work you do.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you so much!

[@keldaMouse]

Love the pig's eating pumpkin. So fun to watch and it is such an amazing treat/food/enrichment for them. Thanks for sharing your amazing sanctuary as you get their amazing new cold weather areas prepped. blessings.

[@GatorChris_]

Our pleasure!

[@hiho8084]

Chris and Gabby discuss the Class 1 and 2 requirement disparity while Lola casually walks upside-down across the roof! 😮😂 Ocala...such a sweet pup. What a calm and good natured owl. She calmly waits for the eye drop. I hope you are able to find a solution and some help for the the enclosures that need a solution for cold temperatures. Thanks for the vlog.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@morphman21]

Coati cuteness and fun at 1:11

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Great vlog thanks guys appreciate all your hard work making sure the animals are warm and happy you guys are the best Thanks again have a nice night

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks so much!

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

@GatorChris_ You're very welcome

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Chris has right and everbody that follow Chris understand him.....plus Chris is a smart men. I have full respect for him 👍🐊 Greetings from the Netherlands

[@kelseywilliams9616]

Coco is so cute talking!

[@GatorChris_]

She was very talkative this time!

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

Love Coco´s laughs (?) - he seems happy!

[@karencormier8958]

I understood what he meant. But thanks Gabby. Some of us are smart . 😊

[@coloraturaElise]

But I understand Gabby's point. I'm a HS science teacher, and we assume to folks have a certain amount of base knowledge, but they DON'T....for real. So we have to give them more information, and I know Chris likes educating people about animals, but it is so frustrating when you say something over and over and over again, and so many people STILL don't know, still don't get it.

[@maryannecox22]

And Chris we all know you are much much much more than just an “alligator wrastler” 😊

[@youtubeplayer8173]

"Some ppl are just dumb and I'm not reaching those ones" 😂😂😂😂 Hilarious and so true!

[@cecilierasmussen7442]

Chris+ jacket= climbing frame😜

[@terrimarie4651]

Chris and Gabby you two are by far the best sanctuary.You take the best care of all your animals.

[@radanewr8319]

Animal hero. Your All doing great. You keep being amazing. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊💯💯

[@coloraturaElise]

Gabby in the tortoise house.....oh, the glamor of animal keeping!! LOL

[@susanmartin3762]

The Lil dogs are looking super puffy! It's that from their winter clothes? They are so cute! Coco is just talking up a storm!😅😅 I've never heard one of them chatter so much. Your enclosure for those Coati's is just amazing. You've provided such an amazing home for all of your residents. 😊

[@GatorChris_]

Yes they are!

[@ChicagoScorpion]

I can't believe people are so stupid that they would make such a big deal about an escaped coati, but then again, these are the same people who would keep a lion as a pet because they saw a Disney movie.

[@erlandaislund4594]

Yeah. But i watchet the catching video. She wasn't running wild in the wild. She was on a rampage on someones porch (or was it a garage? Or a carport?). As adorable as they are, i gues it is quite intimidating, to have a free roaming coati intruder on your property.

[@susie6592]

Maybe Lola is looking for marshmallows 😊

[@oitijjhakhandker4203]

Coaties are like niffler in harry potter series.. So mischievous

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@michaela7759]

Good luck with the coatis chess.😊

[@christysank7705]

That is so awesome

[@thediamondstitcher]

I would love to see your inside set up for all the animals you have to bring in!

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

they are very careful with showing the house because of some less stable fans so to say.

[@mykie6281]

Love the vids, love what u do.❤ A suggestion for the tarps; I am from the Netherlands and here we have "zon wering/zonnescherm" or "dakraam rolgordijn' (that also have schematics available that show how they work prob add "systeem tekening" to the search term to get those to show up but just Google those words as I don't know the English equivalent for them) which have a system of a big spool you can roll out with a hand crank or a chain/rope or even a motor with a fabric rolled onto it which can be rolled out for keeping (sun)light out and I think a similar system but with tarp might be a good solution for your tarp problem

[@lisaweatheral4458]

verduisterende?

[@lisaweatheral4458]

Groot?

[@mykie6281]

Zou kunnen maar meer om t idee van het interne systeem weet je wel die zonneschermen met zon draaistok aan de voorgevel, die zijn ook mogelijk met een koord vergelijkbaar met rolgordijn of zelfs in elektrisch met een motor. Gemixt met t idee van die dakraam gordijnen die een gootje hebben aan de zijkant waar die invalt.. Maar meer het idee van een oprolbaar scherm met die mechanismen als een voorbeeld maar vervang het scherm met een zijl

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

paar comma's en punten kunnen wel helpen hier😅

[@fabiola1823]

Coco translation = keep scratching my head

[@LJulie15]

So you’re saying that the Coati’s are basically like the Nifflers in fantastic beasts 😂

[@kimberlyingram-veillette4113]

An automated system for the tarps that is being suggested would probably be very expensive even if you could engineer it. But what about the something like of side curtains like on large rental tents? You could run ropes or cables between the corner posts and hang tarps that could be pulled open and shut like tent walls. Or even rolled up and tied under the eaves. You can even order taps cut to size and with grommets and hooks already installed from a custom canvas places. Merely a thought. No need to explain if it's not feasible. I know you will do the best you can.

[@keldaMouse]

these are all great ideas. I like the rolled up section idea for leaving large panels being able to roll up. We need a company or engineer's input. :). I would love to get someone connected to help. I'm just not connected. :)

[@lisaweatheral4458]

wildlife love lemons, lemon tree leaves and the bark. Squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, deer and some birds enjoy helping themselves to the lemon trees. lol! As far as the birds, many different types of wild birds like sipping the juice from the fruit, even before the lemons are ripe.

[@lisaweatheral4458]

CoCo is so verbal and cute. My uncle s a retired electrical contractor actually a Jack of all trades AND Master of all of them. He would most definitely help you (he is in Kansas) but he was taught how to do blood dialysis with the machines they use at kidney dialysis clinics but he does it in their home. He set up a spare bedroom for my aunt is kidney dialysis three times a week sometimes four and they taught him how to do it, and he caught on really well but that limits his freedom because each session takes hours and then there’s so much involved a lot more than people know. So he can’t leave except he could on weekends, but he couldn’t leave her to her own devices. She’s pretty much dependent on him. She just had her leg amputated, but if you need advice, I could ask him if he would be willing to look over things with you and give you advice. He loves to tell people how they could do things well that sounds kind of bossy and he loves to teach people how to be a way to put it.

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

You guys gotta get some more pictures of them again in their winter coats

[@GatorChris_]

Definitely!

[@susanburnett6123]

Th foxes are so pretty. It breaks my heart how people can be so cruel to these little animals. It looks like everybody made it

[@yfllll]

0:00 Akila, other crocodiles basking 1:10 Coatis pets, Lola 12:27 Prairie dogs 14:24 Bella and Big Mac 15:47 Red foot tortoises checking enclosure temps 20:18 Caloosa the barred owl 21:39 Fennec fox heated box 22:17 Emus 22:56 Piggies and goats, little piggies 27:24 Fennec foxes, Jet and Sierra 28:47 Feeding coatis 29:06 Patagonian mara 29:48 Foxes 32:49 Porcupine 33:16 Small parrot aviary 34:00 Tortoise house 35:12 Jellybean, Rocky, Petrie, and Zazu enjoying their heat lamps 35:49 Night checks on crocs 36:19 Sierra and Jet the fennec foxes eating

[@deborahsellers5221]

I’m an alligator wrestler not an electrical engineer… now that’s a t-shirt! Lol picture anime Chris holding a bunch of electronics, pulling his hair out lol

[@buckmana]

Sounds like a challenge for Mark Rober. He is an engineer and makes some wacky stuff.

[@romansaide]

35:13 🤣

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

I absolutely loved Chris's no nonsense attitude !!!! Ya can't fix stupid. People are nuttin but snowflakes and want the world to revolve around them. Also Chris.. you should put like toys or something in your pockets so she can steal.them lol I'd love to see her do it 😂😂😂😂

[@GatorChris_]

Haha yea, the problem with them stealing out of pockets though is if it gets stuck coming out they attack you for it like you’re the one keeping it away lol

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

@GatorChris_ aahhh okay I get that.. don't ya gettin attacked but would prolly laugh my butt off of her stealing from ya. Lol.. I know i laugh to hard at akhilia bookin it with those lil legs 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clistiarobinson34]

So sorry I'm late I had to do some grocery shopping, as always great vlog, would you guys ever have a raccoon dog? Just wondering because they are such cutie pies even they tho they are unpredictable when it comes to their behavior. Btw Chris I think it is hilarious when you are full are sarcasm at times. I hope you both have an amazing Sunday

[@starparodier91]

I lived in Japan for six years and I’m often there for work, and the one place I lived at that was just outside Tokyo had a neighborhood one that just casually walked around and people would let them into their houses. I was visited/ran into Maru-san almost every day and he was very cute, but other than a few times my neighbors had me over and he invited himself in and cuddled next to me, I kept a safe distance. I’d heard horror stories about them but Maru-san was very, very friendly.

[@clistiarobinson34]

@starparodier91 that is so cool, I was looking them up today and reading about them, where they live, how their behavior is, how they are prone to some diseases and what they eat. They are too stinking adorable, I wish I had the money to run a sanctuary because I would have lots and lots of amazing animals and reptiles.

[@erichtomanek4739]

I think there was a bit of premature exaltation when the female Fennec Fox almost entered The Fox Box.

[@careyclouser1022]

Can you run some foam insulation panels around the outside of the tortoise house? Would that help retain heat? And I can't believe so much training is needed for class 2 animals. That's 25 work weeks. 25 weeks of 40 hours per week. It seems like a lot of people who have these animals have not completed that much training. So probably not licensed. Glad you are educating the public. And lastly, on the bird tarps... I thought something like a pool liner roll mounted at the top outside of the cages on each side. You could pull it down to connect with magnets on the ground when needed, then roll it up when not needed. Like huge window blinds.

[@GatorChris_]

Lots of people falsify their hours for the permits

[@stansbirdsandreptiles1926]

With the budgies I'm in Australia I breed budgies and iv had baby's hatch while it's snowing and mine are outside and they all lived i also have a cockatoo and he stays outside I don't provide heat just as long as they are protected from direct wind they are fine

[@cynthiakochheiser9871]

Boy I bet you guy’s have a huge water bill!

[@GatorChris_]

We own two wells on the property, only have to pay the minimal electric for the well pump

[@lisaweatheral4458]

Kaloti (Sp?)they remind me of domestic cats how they can switch from one mood to the next mood petting them and they’re loving it and then boom they’re biting and they’re kicking you with their back feet, growling, oh how annoyed they are now with you in a nano second. It is why I will not have a large cat. The biggest I have had was a 3F Bengal cat. Funny thing is he acted like a dog. Lol. Very loving consistently, loved water and hanging out with our dogs. He was about the size of a beagle. He hunted but never killed his prey only brought them to me

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

coati's are class 3?!?!?! that just blew my mind

[@daviddiaz3910]

Pull down shades just need hooks 🪝 for the bird cages.

[@christinawelsh3417]

Do you think Sierra buries some of her food to attract mice? She is super fast!!! ❤

[@davidhunt4307]

Have the little foxes bonded yet or is he still playing hard to get the big foxes winter coats are gorgeous ❤

[@JenniferGarcia-fl5to]

So I’m not an engineer. But what if you have your handyman who’s really good at building those head boxes make like sliding wooden doors around the bird enclosures. Kinda like a barn door that just slides around the enclosure to it insulates it for the cold. I was thinking of it like accordion shutters for the cages. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@DonnaRohrer]

I have a question,Where did the parie dogs come from??

[@daniel-bkk]

Chris Ventura, Pet Detective.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I understand “running around wild” as a concept. I’ve definitely seen it in dogs and not just wild dogs. Pet dogs without supervision have been known to pack up, run wild and kill other animals. I could go out on a limb and include unsupervised free range children, lol. The happy “I’m being loved”noises from Poppy are so cute. It probably doesn’t make you feel better, but I like algae ponds! The green is beautiful,and it seems more natural. I had no idea emus could handle snow…amazing fluffy Dino’s. The foxes are gorgeous in their huge soft puffy coats. I’ll not go into the irony of it being impossible to be cruel to agricultural animals. Disgusting. Never gave worn fur and never will. As a teen I had a parakeet whom I allowed to fly in my room…more and my mother would have had a hissy fit. If I were to rescue now, I’d make sure they had a small flock and a big area where they could live and fly. Sierra is, I think, less skittish…still scared but doing better.

[@Debra.Justice]

Chris, yes people are stupid. I honestly believe the human race just gets dumber every day. I love the sounds from the prairie dogs. They are so cuddly and cute. Ocala is so precious. You can tell he’s happy because his tail is always wagging. Every time I hear the story of the fox farm, my heart breaks. I’m glad you keep reminding people of the horrific fur industry. I remember you telling how prairie dogs are caught in the wild for the pet trade. Another disgusting behavior by humans against wildlife. I think that’s why I avoid people as much as possible. I’m much happier around animals. God bless you and Gabby. Hope everyone has a blessed week ahead. Hugs from Tennessee.

[@suemoo22]

Could you use some kind of solar heating on any of the enclosures?

[@ralphspiegl]

hi

[@nicolegoodew1547]

I can deal with 40 degree weather just fine, but I prefer the house to be in the 60s, doesnt mean I need to sit in a 40 degree home just because I can handle it. Kinda crazy that you need to explain the temperature thing. You care about these animals and want them to feel comfortable not tolerate the cold like they have no choice but to be cold. Common Elon, donate an automatic tarp cover 🤞😂

[@jovialthinker]

*Escaped THEN “running around wild”, technically 😅

[@Daveg420allday]

I must say you are soo far beyond what other keepers do for their animals… I have an idea that might be more efficient for the tarps. If you built them in a few feet across and make it like blinds on a roller and clip them on the bottom somehow. This way it’s manageable in sections… just a thought…

[@Caroline06Jones]

Truly horrific what’s done to the foxes… I thought this was banned worldwide! Why are humans cruel to animals I just don’t get it 😢

[@Angelface11]

No..the usa has lots of fur farms and some states also allow sick leg traps. We have mink farms here. Its sick..also a lot of the world has no animal regulations.. Lime many places in Africa don't protect creatures. Its a free for all. Its really disturbing. There's a couple of orgs that try to get them too and help animals. The one helping bears from bear bile farms are awesome...what they do to bears raised for bear bike in Asia at small farms is even worse if you can imagine...its a painful long life of serious abuse.

[@Caroline06Jones]

@@Angelface11 Breaks my heart and makes me so angry

[@paigec-j]

Technically, they're not wild if they were formerly captive. They would be feral.

[@dianakaufmann8664]

Gabby please stop making Chris look stupid, stop correcting him. It is a very rude thing to do to somebody.

[@DearLeah-z7t]

He corrects her when he feels the need, and she takes it very well. It's their relationship but for some weird reason you're the one that is butt hurt. Ridiculous. Leave them alone to have their own relationship as they've been doing for years now. They're happy without YOU correcting her or him!