Feeding all our big crocs and gators!

[@carolyndavis8111]

You guys are the best thing to happen to Ocala. He seems so happy and is living his best life. Thank you for everything you do.

[@GatorChris_]

He’s doing great!

[@goddessprincess2570]

@GatorChris_ I really hope you and Gabby keep him as a pet. He really loves you guys!

[@clark2491]

​@@goddessprincess2570 i dont see that dog going anywhere

[@MissFingerz]

​@goddessprincess2570 They decided to keep him a while ago, lol. I don't see him leaving now. That is now his home. Haha.

[@kelseywilliams9616]

Clover and Ocala are HILARIOUS together! It's so cute!!!

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@jeddersonsheldon]

There is nothing more rewarding for long time viewers, to watch how your training develops the crocs and gators. Massive respect to you and Gabby 🙌🏾

[@clark2491]

My favorite so far is watching the gators come in, and seeing their new teeth come in so white and healthy

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!!

[@clark2491]

@@GatorChris_ thank you.

[@clistiarobinson34]

Look at those pearly whites on akila, pretty. Seeing people hitting the crocs and alligators makes my blood boil. Great vlog as always

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks, Akila is a beauty!

[@MissFingerz]

I always stop and watch videos when I see Crocs and Gators until I get to some of those big Gator farms in other countries (some in the states also). They are so mean to those gators, and it sickens me. I torn the video so fast when I see that stuff!

[@MissFingerz]

Watching Ocala and Clover with their shared sticks and now toy makes me so happy. I know Ocala would have been fine with just you guys, but I think Clover really helped him settle in. She is like the big sister of Bellowing Acres. Watching over every one of her furry friends. She is such a good pup! Ocala looks so amazing, and every time he comes up to you, you can just see how happy and grateful he is to be there with you all. I'm so glad you guys decided to keep him. It is like you guys were meant to find him that day! I hope you, Gabby, and all of the furry (and scaly) babies have a great holiday!

[@ChrisB24-f8q]

Lovely to see Ocala and Clover playing together, they must have both been trotting carriage horses in a former life 🥰. Great to see Akila up close and being so well behaved. I really respect how you acknowledge her full natural behaviours Chris .. the wary tone of your 'for now' said it all. Alila is gorgeous in a scary sharp toothed predator way.

[@GatorChris_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ThePollaton]

It’s so true re the hand thing. As a positive reinforcement dog trainer, my dog doesn’t care how much I wave my hands in front of her. I often do consults where dogs flinch the moment a hand gets moved. That immediately throws the red flags out to me. It’s so unnecessary. ❤

[@Siseja]

Finding Ocala really was a fate meeting. Not only did he get adopted by the two most wonderful caring animal lovers, you guys also found the most perfect dog to fit into your family, and Cloe gets a playmate her size!

[@GatorChris_]

We love him!

[@1alwyshvasweetlife9]

my fav couple big mac and bella ❤

[@GatorChris_]

🐊❤️🐊

[@jodes9902]

So happy for Ocala to have found such a good home. He just exudes happiness and plays so well with Clover ❤🐕

[@JamesCruise-j8l]

It’s funny. I was just going to mention how easy you are with your crocodile irons. I do watch some of the rescue centres and their crocodiles are so vicious but you are so gentle and so easy-going. I can see the way it works the way you handle them.

[@julianewlin7700]

Love these vlogs and these animals! So happy to see the silly pups playing and sweet Ocala doing so well! Blessings to you and everyone at Bellowing Acres. These vlogs make my evening! ❤

[@GatorChris_]

We’re so glad you enjoy them!

[@katrinaterry-brown2920]

Love the gator and crocs🐊I see Ocala is eating good now rib cage is gone❤️

[@GatorChris_]

He’s doing great!

[@reneetibbetts4813]

Love, Love, Love Chris and Gabby, your video set up, You start with the gators and crocs because that is your main purpose for your channel, then run through all the animals so we dont have to ask. You two are THE BEST voices for these species of animals. Educating us while entertaining us as well🤗 Being an animal lover myself. I am here for it 24/7 THANK YOU guys for Caring for and Loving them 👏

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks, we're just trying to help these guys out!

[@memorialspiritualchristian1097]

I love them all ❤

[@GatorChris_]

❤️🐊

[@crystalheart9]

So good to see all your animals loved and happy.🥰

[@Ryanboy2020]

Anxious to see how the UV filter is gonna work. It's been a long road coming up with a plan and system to filter the gator ponds. Glad it's going in. The foxes have come so far you guys. I cant believe how quiet they are now. Big Mac is soooo cute the way he is clumsy. I live for these daily vlogs. Keep up the great work you guys!❤

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks! Hopefully it actually works 😂

[@susanwilkie9180]

I love your videos so much, it’s the highlight of my day! Xxxx

[@GatorChris_]

I'm so glad!

[@melg8475]

The way Ocala looks at you Chris, is like a kid looking for his dad's approval. You can tell he just loves you guys so much.

[@bethannyallain5395]

Stallone looked so silly with a chicken on his snout. It was like he really didn't want it. I love watching Ocala and Clover playing together with that new toy.

[@DianaSheward]

Akila's a good liccle girl letting the stick touch her.She, obviously, doesn't think it's being too familiar,unlike Bella,when Chris strokes her, sometimes ! 🤭I love Angelus, he's SO handsome! Tik Tok sure scared Gabby ! I love Morelet's crocs,such pretty colouring,Poor Big Mac, definitely an inner ear/balancing problem I should think.Bella's always there when food's about ! She's SO funny and feisty ! Ocala has improved in leaps and bounds (literally!) and looks nothing of the near-death-at-door starving wraith that he came to you as.Poor boy,but because of you rescuing,medicating, feeding,and a whole lot more,he is as we see him today !Well done Bellowing Acres, and Chris and Gabby for saving him.He really fell on his paws when you took him in. A lovely video,just have to get Gabby used to Tik Tok now!🤭🤣😂🤣🤭 👍🏼🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️🐊🐊🐊

[@jacktarbuck6949]

Akila is a good little murder log 😁🐊 Joking aside, I really respect and appreciate how in depth you talk about the training and handling of these animals. Believe it or not, I've adopted some of your handling techniques to one of our ponies (a welsh native breed). He's quite head shy and defensive; we think he was mistreated in the past, and we've had alot of luck using some of your methods getting him to trust us. Great work as always guys 👍🙂

[@susanmartin3762]

I'm seeing the full side shot of one of your newbies and I saw stuff I've never noticed before. We don't get to see them dry tho see their scales... (is that right?) Osteoderms down their ribs and flanks. The patterns of their skin are just INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS! It's like they were designed by a brilliant architect or artist. Their different shapes and sizes are perfectly spaced and sized. They have silver dollar shapes that get smaller and smaller as they wrap around to their arms and bellies in such precision. The spacing is mathematically and geographically is PERFECT! Something and/ or someone HAD TO have designed these magnificent beasts! Perfection and prevision like that HAS GOT TO BE intentional.. My God they are just walking works or art! 🎨🤌

[@kennethmiller6836]

This is the most calm I have seen Akila. Obviously the training and patience Chris and Gabby have demonstrated is paying off. Or, she was just in a chill mood a d YMMV.

[@meghannsherman]

You guys take such great care of all the animals. It's so great to see them in these updates!

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

14:32 lol so graceful love big mac haha 🤣

[@rockdocandlittlebird]

OHMYGOD Stallone with that chicken on his nose. I'm dying I cheer every time Dino eats. Big Mac is the biggest goofball.

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@cynthialbell9023]

Love Akila. She is so much calmer, when training with you Chris. Cindy

[@GatorChris_]

*sometimes* 😂

[@TheresaHouston-cb5lv]

I love all the animals, but I am fond of Akila. Her coloring and markings are beautiful.

[@GatorChris_]

She’s a beauty, for sure!

[@fuzzlekitty]

love the fox psa ❤

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Thank you and keep on sending videos. Have a beautyfull Christmas and that your sanctuary keep on growing in 2025. 🐊 Greetings from the Netherlands 🐊

[@L-mch]

Ocala looks so good and happy. So thankful for that miracle. Gaston (stomach aside) looks so skinny, poor thing. But glad he’s still eating.

[@HersheyHurricane-v3f]

That snap on Big Mack at 13:41 holy shit lol

[@elisecurran9497]

I really appreciate you sharing that the snakes will stay around if you don't mess them, so you still get to see them!

[@clark2491]

Big Mac is definetly my favorite. Considering his back story. Dino is my second

[@melg8475]

Chris, the lockout area for Akila while you're working is genius

[@Jennifer-tf8ud]

On my goodness...the dogs💞

[@jovialthinker]

Poor Ocala, no matter how hard he tries Clovie has him beat 😂❤

[@morphman21]

Doggie cuteness at 16:19

[@SkullEZClap]

Akila is SUCH a beast lol

[@CharlesL-xc3ee]

you and Gabby and your animals have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@erichtomanek4739]

The Morelets Crocodile is Exhibit A as to why it's a good idea to have a good Stick.

[@GatorChris_]

Yep!

[@cecilierasmussen7442]

I have always loved your approach to animal training and education- but having now watched a few similar channels and having something to compare to, I have a new found appreciation for how calm you are and how it translates to the animals you work with. Both you and Gabby seem like genuinely great human beings and I'm so happy you are out there helping all these animals. Keep up the amazing work and I wish you all the best in the future.

[@ElusiveLion741]

Ocala looks so amazing!

[@GatorChris_]

He is doing great!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

We just adopted a labradoodle from the pound…she’s about 9 months old and was rescued with her surviving siblings from under a trailer. I hope we can do as well with her as you have with Ocala. She’s skinny and also nervous around men, so will take some time to get her fed up and comfortable. People don’t bother and often don’t care about the quality of life of the animals they unfortunately control. You’ve done such a good job with Akila; it’s amazing to see her response to you touching her. I’m betting Big Mc has an inner ear injury…that plop was disturbingly similar to what happens to me. Poor guy. Dogs are so cute running together with that toy.

[@FrankieLanette]

I saw your comment and wanted to say thank you for giving a rescue a chance. I’ve volunteered with shelters and rescues for over 18 years and have seen horrific abuse and neglect. It’s amazing how many people don’t understand what life is like for most of these animals that are bred and sold in the pet trade. It’s not the happy photo shopped pictures that breeders like to imply. Give your new pup time, time heals the heart.❤

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

@ we’ve generally had rescues…our Bassett mix is a New Orleans hurricane rescue. Only had one dog who wasn’t a rescue and he turned out to have stomach issues. Rescues are the best!

[@mr_unknown2462]

Big Mac: I am an apex predator also Big Mac I cant swim no good cause of the truck. I love seeing how you and gabby and all of the gators are doing you make my day

[@MissFingerz]

I know.. poor big guy😂😂. He is like, "Can't you just hand it to me like a normal person? Geez" Haha.

[@choirmeyer]

No extra mic needed here! Whooo, TT! Pretty girl.

[@michellerogers5335]

As usual a great video. I have always been intrigued by alligators and crocs grew up going to Gatorland. Have learned so much from you and Gabby. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you both & all of the animals ❤

[@margiewalker1808]

Beautiful animals.

[@GatorChris_]

They are!

[@goddessprincess2570]

@6:40 that’s very unique how Stallone’s eyes turned to complete white! I can watch these videos everyday!

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Great vlog guys thank you glad for the warmer days to see the Gators and Crocs everyone looks great nice to see the filter system is being.put in should make things easier on you with caring for the ponds have a nice night guy's thanks again

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks, we are hoping it does!

[@yfllll]

0:00 Akila, nile crocodile 4:45 Stallone, alligator 6:13 Gaston, alligator 7:35 Angelus, nile crocodile 8:26 Tick Tock, morelet’s crocodile 10:19 Dino (and Matcha somewhere hiding lol), alligator 12:42 Bella and Big Mac, alligator 16:18 Ocala and Clover play 17:47 Prairie dogs 18:46 Little piggies enjoying produce, big piggies and goats too 19:44 Tortoises 20:05 Caloosa the barred owl, black racer snake again 20:40 Patagonian mara 21:25 Foxes 23:31 Porcupine 24:11 Jellybean the toucan 24:46 Small parrot aviary 25:52 UV filter progress for ponds 26:22 Asami the chunk skunk 27:31 Sierra and Jet the fennec foxes 28:23 Caloosa the barred owl

[@susanmartin3762]

I love how after she has her treat, she gently lays her head back down to wait for her next command. You talked about "eye shy", the same things happen to horses. If they have had people put their halters and/ or their bits in a rough and negative way, they who showground always jerk their heads away and around. It's called "Head shy " and it's really sad to see and hard to correct and reverse.

[@jessiek3500]

Big Mac is a big klutz haha

[@joyandersen2782]

The tortoise stampede 🐢🐢🐢💨😂

[@hiho8084]

I will never forget the time when I was a kid, that my uncle smacked a horse in the face with his hand, trying to show off who's boss. I was mortified and lost a lot of respect for him that day. The horse was hand shy already, so I can only imagine.... I never forgot that, and I abhor people who use brutality to "train" animals. Oh, Gaston.... I hope you find his issue and are able to cure him. Poor little guy. That's got to be so miserable. After hearing Tik Tok grumble, I'm quite certain I've heard those sounds used in movies. Thank you for all you do for these precious animals. I appreciate you! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@MP-od1zz]

I love Akila. She might be my favorite, but I also trust her the least, compared to the gators, even though she is calm a lot on camera

[@GatorChris_]

She’s often calm, but when she’s not, you better watch out!

[@MissFingerz]

​@GatorChris_ so, should we should all pitch in together for that cameo of you swimming with Akila? 😂😂😂

[@erichtomanek4739]

A song, by Neil Diamond, Little Dude won't like is called "Porcupine Pie."

[@joynietsky]

Cheeky would probably yell at kids to get off her lawn that she is the only one to maintain, even though she has three roommates

[@ThePollaton]

Dogs always want to hold it as close together as possible. The two ends doesn’t work how we want it to. 😂😂

[@MFoster392]

Man Akila is really growing :)

[@kaitlyn888]

Is it possible that you could coordinate her off in a section of the enclosure? She’s in now just temporarily until you finish?? Might help keep her more comfortable since she’s still in the same enclosure and not being moved about or handled this much! Just a thought! Thank you so much for sharing again sending prayers and thoughts to the sanctuary. A very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. .

[@TheSirk47]

you should anonymously expose those people who hit animals and think it's ok... give info to other people who have time for dramma and expose the animal abusers... I'm grateful that you talk about every detail of how to properly care for the wildlife

[@katanarozu]

I have noticed in some of your videos; Is Bella bellowing towards you, and then making hissing sounds as well? She is like "Look how cute, and innocent I am; Oh crap the camera is out....must act fierce." Lol!!

[@GatorChris_]

😂 no she’s usually begging

[@katanarozu]

@GatorChris_ 🤣🤣🤣Figures lol!!! I never knew how much I have grown attached to the animals you post in your videos; Even though I never met them. Especially the reptiles; I always thought they were really cool....and I some day hope to work with animals from reptiles, to birds, and to mammals. The main animals I would love to take care of would be the primates. I used to work at the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee; And I would always interact with the Gibbons, but the one that was more interactive with me was McKaia he was a sweet heart(But if he didn't know you; He would get scared.) The only downside about the zoo is the enclosure for the alligator and the reptiles.....I feel like they need more room to actually move around 😞😞😞I do not know maybe they don't need as much; But as someone who loves animals I would have given them more space.

[@jovialthinker]

“That’s less than feminine” 😂

[@daniel-bkk]

It would be amazing if Hazel learned to trust you to pet her in the future. Poor thing is still traumatised despite you lived there for quite some time now.

[@AccioPadfoot12]

I hope it's just the colder weather that is affecting Big Mac's balance. He didn't seem to have that problem until recently, at least not that we have seen on the vlogs. Sure hope it's nothing new.

[@anamariecameron7874]

😮😮😮😮

[@thomasbangash5808]

A thing I noticed. Big Mac and Bella were more open to the feeding contra all the solitary ones, except akila (but she’s just the oddball out of the lot😁😁😁). But it gives raise to a question, of sorts. I know they are not exactly ‘pack’ animals, everyone for itself, but could their socialization/companion environment have anything to do with them being more ‘accepting’??? 🤔🤔🤔. Just a thought.

[@alisonperkins6144]

you need a lockout for the fennec foxes! 🙂

[@lisaweatheral4458]

The food that misses the mark and floats to the bottom of the pond, can the alligators and crocs find it later? On land I believe they can but in deep or even shallow water? I was just wondering because rotting food eventually will foul a body of water.

[@lisaweatheral4458]

The dogs were meant to be pals. Both are good natured. The prairie dogs they do not semi hibernate?

[@lisaweatheral4458]

You would think petunia being part boar 🐗 would be the bully. Julie throws her weight around because she can but I don’t see any true malice in her moves. But who knows the minds of pigs.

[@lisaweatheral4458]

The dogs were meant to be pals. Both are good natured. The prairie dogs they do not semi hibernate?

[@lisaweatheral4458]

Ty again for sharing your animals and dream with all of us. I learn so much. I really get into the nutrition part. Also the training part. I see that the three little pigs 🐖 Daisy Julie Petunia do the sit down like champions. Could you take them to another level of training? Like turning in a circle before sitting down. 😊 pigs like to impress like dogs do.

[@GatorChris_]

They can but I pulled it out

[@Sheislizz]

Get a Cuban next I love when they gallop

[@matteozanon4922]

That black racer (if that's how it's spelt) near Kalusa is just trying to get adopted and upgrade his life at this point 😭😭

[@jovialthinker]

I guess Big Mac was still sleepy maybe? 😬

[@GrahamRobinson-o2v]

Chris did you get some help from someone in the training side of theses amazing crocodiles or did you teach yourself

[@robertsackett4650]

Gaston may need some Everglades seaweed salad. Alkaline antacid chlorophyll. Like Popeye. 🐊 Big Mac's happy. " don't bite me" hard" Big Mac. "..

[@TheFlyWahine]

Well id say he wants to show of all his cool skils and what he can do. Other then that idk why he's doing that. Maby he's trying to figure you out, do stuff to get stuff. Its cinda what your doing. But they are a bit goofy, funny and cute in there own way.

[@careyclouser1022]

Too bad there's not a one-way valved trocar for Gaston. Like the ones they use on cows when they're bloated. He's lived longer than I thought he would though with that condition. 🤞

[@Stankylala]

27:08 more than poppy ?!

[@ralphspiegl]

hi

[@tigers9879]

Has Big Mac been on land lately maybe he isn’t used to being close to the side… has Dino’s lady been up or been seen or does she still hide, could Dino being protective of his gf?

[@GatorChris_]

I’ve seen her basking a few times! And they don’t get defensive of each other

[@lucvincentmetz8144]

TikTok the croc is such a cute little killing machine... Snappy but cute. 😅 By the way Chris, I remember a while ago you posted a video about crocodilian senses and mentioned the weirdness of their sense of vision. Do you think it's possible that they might struggle with catching food because it doesn't move like a natural prey item would in the wild? Just a theory, since you described them missing food being thrown at them but catching birds out of the air in the wild. So, could it be that their vision is especially focussed on recognizing certain movement and/or shape patterns?

[@GatorChris_]

Maybe! I mean we don’t really know how things look through their eyes so anything is possible

[@morphman21]

@GatorChris_ who is the oldest gator in the group?

[@GatorChris_]

No way to know their ages

[@davidhalljr5268]

I am new to the channel I really don't know how I came across the channel. I'm gonna add it to the legend's i watch now Chandler's wildlife. Tyler nolan Paul cuffaro Blake exotic animal ranch Kamp Kenan etc 💯

[@sarahmmkay7220]

The snakes not big enough to get the prarie dogs right?

[@vinjass]

How do you know the gator isn't gonna snap and take a bite at your arm in their flashing speed? I've seen their speed when you throw something next to them and the reflexes to dodge that seem impossible if they aim well. I get anxiety watching you talk so close to them, or maybe it's the perspective? Or maybe you know their bite range so you know you're 100% safe? I get the same feeling when petting a cat and I know their scratches range haha, maybe it's the same here but with gators.

[@tigers9879]

So each filter won’t be in each enclosure.. thought it would be..you have one n it runs back n forth to the pounds

[@GatorChris_]

That's right, the filtration system is shared between all the enclosures, outside the enclosures.

[@samathadillard7591]

What if you put a rubber hand on the end of your stick - would she know that it's not a "real" hand? She's really not minding the stick -

[@GatorChris_]

Yea I’ve thought of that, might be worth a try

[@isaiahthomas9732]

Do you swim with the crocodiles?

[@tallmantoo]

Look up Swimmimg with our Nile Crocodile 🐊

[@Angelface11]

Well that's why most people should not have crocodiles or alligators or any type of big wild predator whether it's captive bred or not. Only sanctuaries or a place like a zoo should have such a creature that needs a rescuing. That's it. With strict regulations. There's far too many pet KZbinrs that are getting dangerous animals and these animals are not rescues. And I think that should be outlawed because it's insane. That's how a lot of creatures got wild and loose and are now just killed mercilessly in different areas It's not okay. It's not the animals fault.

[@wutang976]

More fox time pls

[@stonehillfarm866]

I am aware of how bad other handlers are! Your channel is the only ones that doesn't showboat and try make dangerous looking content. I kinda like how Akila's pond looks with the leaves in it, it looks natural.

[@GatorChris_]

We're trying to keep it real!

[@Wilddemon1]

Where's casper?

[@FloridasWildest]

You have to be trolling

[@CPote-ue3hf]

Dang thats a big white boy.

[@radanewr8319]

👀🎊🎊🎊🎊🗒️🗒️🗒️educator✨✨💯💯🗒️

[@GatorChris_]

🙌

[@downingkris7921]

Why do they act like they don't really want to eat??? Normally crocs are ravenous..lol

[@FrankieLanette]

This is why I’m against places that have animal shows. There is what the paying customers see, then there is the horrific abuse behind the scenes.

[@Angelface11]

Yeah those people are bullies. Same type of people that would kill him in an instant and like to go hunt predators because they think they are dangerous or they don't feel pain. But yet we see who's on the end of the gun in the stick don't we The most dangerous predator and most ruthless predator. And someone who doesn't need to be a predator. An animal has no choice they're just eating they're just doing what they're supposed to do. I wish you would name names because that should be named and shamed for people abusing any type of animal It doesn't matter if it's a reptile or a bug or a prey animal or anything. It's unacceptable.

[@Angelface11]

These modern day animal influencers a lot of them remind me of the stereotypical dog breeders especially the more power breeds like pit bulls and all the strange things they're doing to them. It reminds me of people that used to take Rottweilers and other dogs and chain them in their backyard and have them just for the look but there's plenty of those people that don't take care of them and they even breed them for money and their abusive to them. That's the same type of people that I feel that all these animal influencers are. They want attention they want to seem big and bad and it's just not okay. It's really ridiculous that the USA is behaving like such a third world country with its animal rights laws. We should be far ahead of other countries but we're not. There's not even any good breeding laws in most places to protect animals or livestock or wildlife. They label anything as a pest and people can just kill it at will and it's just horrifying.