Gator training and sanctuary vlog!!

[@yfllll]

0:00 Big Mac and Bella 8:04 Dino check 8:25 Rex the panther chameleon 9:44 Piggies sitting, small piggies 12:20 Feeding foxes 13:55 Patagonian mara/cavy 14:44 Prairie dogs, Cheeky 🕳️ 17:30 Jumanji, crunching asmr 18:26 Petrie, Zazu, Jellybean 20:07 Small parrot aviary 20:28 New enclosure update for porcupine 24:00 Chicken crew hangout 24:47 Night checks, feeding Asami, feeding Jet, bringing Olaf in

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Bella’s thinking “the hell with those stinking boundaries.” Very naughty girl. And an excellent lesson in why not to feed wild gators.

[@ismise64]

Boy, Bella had on her sassy pants today! Big Mac is over there like "Geez girl, chill...I just got the food-giver trained!" 😄

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@susanwilkie9180]

I love watching the gator training! I never thought that it would be something that I’d find interesting but now it’s my favourite part of your videos!! I love Big Mac particularly, he seems just like a big goofy Labrador. He’s amazing! Love from rainy Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxxx you guys rock

[@deniseclezy1345]

From rainy Scotland too 👋🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love watching these guys, wish these animals you could see and work with here in Scotland ❤

[@GatorChris_]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheRooster1122]

Chris you always amaze me with your stellar Gator training , making me nervous at the same time … Watching you eye to eye with these wild animals is absolutely incredible!!❤❤❤❤

[@GatorChris_]

Thanks !

[@irishcurse65]

Big Mac stays a safe distance away patiently. Bella wants the whole bowl.

[@GatorChris_]

lol yep

[@Kimlur]

It is incredible to see how fast a gator can go from scared and not wanting to have anything to do with you to associating you with food. The change in Bellas behavior is almoust scary. For me very educational content Chris. Love the videos! And yeah a trailcamera in Dinos enclosure would be really cool.

[@GatorChris_]

Crazy turn around right

[@michaelmartini1401]

Honestly the best vlog you have ever done! Training and swimming with 2 gators…insane! And Cheeky at work was incredible. Never saw that before! Well done Chris! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!!!

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@TheRooster1122]

The Prairie Dogs are so darn cute..❤❤

[@GatorChris_]

❤️

[@slynoodle4013]

I love hearing the grunts and snorts of the gators. They're so intense.

[@Nkotb76]

I know you have worked with Alligators and Crocs for a very long time, but you are really brave. I can tell how comfortable and confident you are in the water with them. I love watching you and Gabby interact with them. You both are amazing people for what you do for all your babies.😊

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!!

[@ShylieKay]

😂 Bella just there like a baby bird begging.

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@elisabethposada3007]

Bella says feed more please 😀❤

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@pearlessence4413]

Ok, thank you Gabby! I literally wear pj's ALL day!! Why dirty more clothes if you're staying home!! I love being comfy! You go girl!! ☺️

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Pajamas are the most comfortable clothes out there! I’m with Gabby. I applauded the foot method of spreading mulch.

[@collie8]

seems like Bella would to anything to get a treat! even dancing on back feet!

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@lauralm9905]

Thank you for another wonderful video! Like the new head gear!😊

[@graemeforbes4560]

Big Mac knows the score! don't bother the guy, be nice to him and he's got some tasty bites for me. Bella's like 'gimme the treat or you'll be the treat dude.' As ever a great vlog.

[@karrinejenkins3197]

Amazing! I love how cheeky goes straight to work 😂 thehead banging she goes si fast. I watch all your videos .all the way from small-town in sunny south Wales in the UK 🇬🇧

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@LR-jv2zd]

Bella is learning the boundaries. Big Mac is so sweet.

[@yxeaviationphotog]

I think Cheeky was swearing at you while fixing the tunnel!😂

[@GatorChris_]

😂😂😂

[@Kathleen-v3x]

Cheeky is so adorable and the hardest little worker Just love her

[@GatorChris_]

She is😂

[@clistiarobinson34]

I really needed this, I am in a nervous wreck about some things and this is taking my mind off of things. Another amazing one today. Sending the animals my love

[@GatorChris_]

Happy we can help in some way!

[@elisabethposada3007]

Be strong everything will be good please believe!I live in Houston Texas after the storm,no light we are back to normal thanks to God .

[@notbeensleeping6321]

You've got big balls my friend

[@AccioPadfoot12]

So cool getting to see Cheeky work! Rome could definitely have been built in a day, were Cheeky on the team. 😆

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@Done9to5]

It’s official. Cheeky is my favorite! She’s so serious and those little sand tosses are adorable 🥰 the head banging is pretty darn cute too!

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@CindyHuot]

OK Cheeky just outcuted Poppy filling that hole back up!!

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@kerrierohr9341]

I find myself holding my breath when you're in with Big Mac and Bella. She is so slick, trying to creep around you!

[@GatorChris_]

She’s trying to find a way!

[@Here.WeGoNow]

I’ve never felt “worried” for Chris watching him do this but Bella scares the shit out of me on my couch.

[@GatorChris_]

Nah this isn’t bad at all

[@needlesharp_diamondstrong8465]

I felt the same way!! I knew he had it with my mind, but heart said "anything can happen." Bella's really acting up!! She may need to spend time in Aquilia's pond to be brought down a bit. 😄😄 Just kidding....I know they may seriously injure each other.

[@territucker2142]

Me too

[@duke2011ful]

Agree!

[@meloneyparker]

@@Here.WeGoNow I believe Casper started out as a terror and look at him now!

[@Sonstbenannt]

I love you guys so much.

[@mamabear0408]

I love your videos, you and Gabby inspire me to make sure all my ‘misfit, no one wants’, animals are happy healthy and loved :)

[@GatorChris_]

❤️🦨🐷🦊🐢🦜

[@geometrydashjonte2634]

This is peak youtube! Love it, Thank you chris🙏❤️

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@joyandersen2782]

Cheeky's like, "Ugh, not this guy and his giant feet again" 👣🤨

[@belindaboudreau9178]

@@joyandersen2782 Cheeky, is a bit of a perfectionist ! 😆 And when Chris steps on her work, Cheeky rushes in to re-perfect her perfection! Haha She is soo cute !!🥰 Hard lil working prairie dog ! She’s getting more use to Chris’s presence, but still has OCD with her burrowing skills at the construction site!🦺 🚧 😜😄

[@lyric8006]

These videos of Chris working with Big Mac & Bella are so fascinating!! Especially being in the water with them. ❤️‍🔥

[@GatorChris_]

Glad you like them!

[@ChargerOrPaypal]

Cheeky was soooo cute tonight!!! Such a hard worker!! 👍💕

[@GatorChris_]

She is!

[@keldaMouse]

The Pigs have such different eating personalities. It is so adorable. I love that Chris takes time each day to train and spend quality time with each rescue/animal on the sanctuary. It is just such a lovely place. Excited for the Porcupine! His retirement enclosure is amazing. Blessings.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@debraeesteves6198]

Petunia is savoring the flavor.

[@misst847]

This is so amazing, to think she wouldn't come no where near you but look at her now, absolutely beautiful. Bella and bigmac ❤

[@GatorChris_]

Huge turn around!

[@knightsmaille]

Fantastic abilities and skills! I appreciate your videos and education. Thank you for giving these animals forever homes!!

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!!

[@AccioPadfoot12]

Watching you work with Casper - or even Big Mac, is one thing, but watching you work with Bella really makes us understand the depth of your experience and skill! Thanks so much for the dailies - unlike the other channel, this one doesn't fall off the radar, making us feel more emotionally invested in your residents.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!!

[@justicegreen4055]

I love how Assami meets you at the corner of the cage and runs along the edge to meet you. Every time, it is sooo stinking cute!

[@GatorChris_]

❤️🦨

[@kaitlyn888]

My nerves are shot LMFAO!!!! Great job as always . .One of your viewers mentioned how she looks forward to watching your video every day and that is the truth. I as well look forward to this every day. I learn something new every day and I share these videos with as many people as I can. It is truly amazing work you do..❤

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you so much!

[@fabiola1823]

Watching Big Mac and Bella eat is relaxing 😊

[@GatorChris_]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@theleopardlady4666]

I lovee how sweet big mac is 🥰 he such a gentle gaint ❤

[@rockdocandlittlebird]

That's so funny to hear how much noise Bella makes. She has many thoughts about many things, clearly. Gator puppy chewing on a stick again! I doubt you'd get him to fetch it though. Akilla will take it to drown it, just in case it's somehow related to that broom.

[@DianaSheward]

Ha ha!🤣😂👍🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️🐊🐊🐊

[@cynthiakochheiser9871]

I love Big Mac he is so gentle in his actions. Bella on the other hand is very sneaky! I had an American alligator that I raised from a baby his name was Munchie and I had him for 101/2 years, he would sometimes sleep with me if his heat light went out in the late night! I took him for car rides and he would sit with his head on my shoulder when we would sit on the swing. I loved him so much but I live in Ohio and when they passed the exotic pet law I had to find him a sanctuary which just killed me, but I got in touch with John Paner at croc encounters and he gave munchie a permanent home at the sanctuary! Miss him all the time! 🙏👵🏻

[@susanmartin3762]

😳😳😲🫠🙃 OH MY STARS IN HEAVEN ABOVE!!!! CHRIS!!! I'm going to be honest. I've had the SHITIEST DAY IN FOREVER... today. No details are needed. It's been brutal. So I think, "I'll check out Chris and Co. for an attitude adjustment." And What did I find??? YOU WAIST DEEP IN YOUR POND WITH MY 2 FAVORITE GATORS, JUST HANGING OUT SO COMFORTABLY and they are SOOO relaxed! I watched you lift Mac up from his chin, face to face with you!!! And then Bella??? Coming to you with her mischievous Lil grin??? Getting up close and personal with Gabby on camera!!! Oh you guys!!!, You have turned this crap day into such a positive one! Thankyou.

[@GatorChris_]

Glad we could help and I hope you have a better day!

[@1alwyshvasweetlife9]

big mac is so sweet ❤

[@nancyeveritt6495]

All of a sudden those cicadas kicked up their volume.

[@isaacb5858]

It's amazing to see a Casper in the making😊

[@pamstrickland9571]

Daisy IS perfect!! ❤❤❤

[@meloneyparker]

She's the cutest piggie!

[@rushkitty83]

She is so good! I love how she always sits right on cue. She is the number 1 pig!!

[@toscadonna]

Daisy has the star on her forehead to signal that she’s a star.

[@keldaMouse]

All Hail Queen Daisy!🐖

[@GatorChris_]

❤️🐷

[@stephaniedutoit6521]

Greetings. Absolutely loved watching Cheeky repairing the tunnel you stepped in. She's so endearing. A real OCD prairie dog - everything must be just so! Beautiful yummy eating noises from Asami the skunk. She was just devouring those live worms. Good News that you think Dino is eating the food you have been leaving out for him. Do you think he'll be able to evacuate that lead sinker from his digestive tract normally together with the waste? I'm sure you are very chuffed to be in the pond training the two gators! Lovely to see the poultry all under and near the vehicle, enjoying the shade it affords. We really need to see more of them. Aaah where's that big turkey 🦃 supervisor? Missed seeing him strutting his stuff Holding thumbs that Bubbles new treatment is a 100% success. Wonderfully enjoyable vlog.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!! I think the lead sinker is stuck in the gut with a hook, likely will require surgery

[@Debra.Justice]

Chris, I love watching you with alligator training. Bella is a little crackerjack, and she really is testing you. Big Mac is a gentle giant. Every time I hear their jaw snaps I hope it makes folks think twice about swimming where alligators live. You don’t want to have those jaws slam shut on a body part. That being said, I still think they’re adorable. Love their cute smiles. I was so intrigued watching Cheeky fix the tunnel. That is amazing. Animals are so interesting. Don’t worry Gabby. I’m retired now so I stay in my jammies unless I’m going out, which isn’t often. It’s ok. Nighty-night Olaf, I take heart meds too. Hugs from Tennessee. 💕

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Great vlog today guys Thank you much love seeing all the animals poor Cheeky she works so hard and does it all by herself....I hope the new procedure with bubbles works🙏 Olaf seems to be doing well now hope that he is....everyone looks great guys have nice night thanks again guys !!!

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you !

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

@@GatorChris_ your very welcome and again Thank you!!!

[@Erica-v4c]

Love the expression on Zazu when you stop hand feeding her worms lol like hey

[@Squirtle0411]

Crazy to think the foxes could be getting killed in a few months for their new winter coats but you guys saved them 😊 been watching for two years now, love you guys and can’t wait to book my trip down when it opens up for visitors!

[@DianaSheward]

Bella is one hell of a bossy babe!I love her testing Chris ! I suspect secretly he loves it too! (What's the point in having all the training if you never need to use it?🤷🏻‍♀️ ) You really can see the cogs whirring as she learns Chris's boundaries! It's fascinating to watch.Thanks again for the informative blog.👍🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️🐊🐊🐊

[@territucker2142]

Loved watching the prairie dog work😊

[@blueyzsf]

Chris, I'm doing my best to trust your judgement since you've worked with Croc's for so long, but FECK you make me nervous!!! PLEASE always be cautious and don't take risks for your viewers sake. btw...love seeing you with your hat off more! 🙂🙂

[@GatorChris_]

😂 this isn’t high on my danger scale at all, of course it IS still dangerous but really not that bad

[@johnnyb4869]

At least he has a stick 😂

[@margusmees5720]

Really impressive work! I can see how quickly it could go wrong with feeding 2 of them simotanously. Also choosing to feed them in they safe area(water) too is really impressive stuff, cosnidering how Bella is constanly trying to get you! You got some balls dude! No Diddy. Also I can imagine how easy it can be to assume some crazy stuff about this if someone is watching it for the first time and dosnt know you or the context. This looks wild :D

[@Lowlandlord]

Bubbles with the tail wags is so adorable! Almost as adorable as Bella!🥰

[@envisionjd]

I know this is a nutty comment but it looks like Big Mac doesn't like Bella messing with Chris...

[@cocostrayer6667]

I thought the same thing when Big Mac punched Bella with his snout. That was his $0.02 for the boundaries lesson. "Don't mess with my food ninja!"

[@frazierk300]

I dont think ive ever heard a gator as vocal as Bella

[@susanmartin3762]

😂🤣😅😆🤣😂🙂 Awwww poor Cheeky!!! Chris!! Ya big Giant!! Crushing all of Cheeky's hard work!! 😂 It's not funny... but it's SO funny how she's just so upset!! I've never noticed how she uses her head to pound the dirt down. That's remarkable! How she uses her front feet to scoop and then she KICKS it out behind her with her back legs.. so cool.

[@GatorChris_]

😂😂😂

[@amandalynnm]

Eeeek those gators are sooo frigging cute.

[@GatorChris_]

❤️🐊

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

Thank you for the video Chris!! Hope you and Gabby are doing well!! Stay safe and have a nice evening!!

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you! You too!

[@Morjority]

You might have to put a 2x4 down to avoid stepping into prairie dog tunnels. 😂 It's a good thing Cheeky doesn't have access to your shoes.

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@Spookybecky420]

Bella just wants pets 😂 ❤🐊

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@julianewlin7700]

❤ Cheeky ❤ Jumanji ❤ Mr. Stabbypants❤ Love these amazing animals. And Julie has me rolling every video. Mouthy big pig! Don't mess with her food!!!

[@MilanAC1987]

I was on edge throughout the whole video 😂. Chris has nuts of steel

[@PopeOfTheBullpuptistChurch]

Congrats on your engagement! 😊

[@mr_unknown2462]

The bellows are so cool I don’t think I’ve heard an alligator bellow before but that is so cool, alligators are friends not food… interesting to see you interact with them

[@markburton8653]

Incredible how well you can read an alligator’s body language. You can tell that’s something you don’t master overnight.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!

[@belindaboudreau9178]

@@markburton8653 Chris, is a unique guy! His passion and love for wild life is not only needed, but, intriguing! It’s like he becomes one with wildlife as he engages with each one in a sincere way of his own! I just love watching his appreciation for them! He soaks in their individual traits and personalities, which makes Chris all the more remarkable!! (I wish I lived near them, to go and help him and Gabby at their sanctuary.) It’s hard work and dedication, but the rewards are well worth it! I’m sure! To have the privilege to engage and share a life with Gods incredible creature’s!

[@territucker2142]

I'm glad you know what your doing. Im on the edge of my seat😮

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

Another nice vlog...!!! 💛🖤🤍💙💜

[@keldaMouse]

I know so GOOD> we need 1 MIL SUBS! everyone needs to see this cuteness and awesomeness.

[@GatorChris_]

Thank you!!

[@MonicaDehnert]

You are one brave man😀

[@GatorChris_]

🙌🐊

[@Rob-wh5is]

Thank you both so so much all the brilliant brilliant work you do for all your special animals large and small. Can I just echo a previous comment Big Mac is totally amazing with you Chris but Bella well I'm just so so nervous for you when you are in the water with her because she is always looking to get to you big time. Do you honestly believe that Bella will eventually calm down or is she just one you will always always have to keep a close eye on. Last but not least Dino whom in time I'm looking forward to getting to know.

[@GatorChris_]

She will probably calm down, it’s only been a week of actually working with her

[@JenniTuckett]

Gabby I’m with girl, love my PJ’s all day

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@sharronunger7053]

Bella scares Me. Too unpredictable for my level of zero experience.

[@GatorChris_]

just a regular wild gator 🐊

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Beautiful how you handle the animals ♥️ Respect 🐊 Greetings from the Netherlands 🐊

[@GatorChris_]

🙌🐊

[@isaacb5858]

Love the Chuck Norris look😂

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

Cheeky means hard work, every time!

[@GatorChris_]

Yep!

[@belindaboudreau9178]

Such a behavioral contrast with Miss Bella. Snap ! Pop ! N here comes creeping in bad Bella.. for an attempt of a sample taste of Chris. So she thinks.. 🐊🙂‍↔️ no no Miss Bella, never bite the hand that feeds! Missy! And yes, I know she doesn’t care. And is always dangerous! Loving the gator vids!! Even the feeding bowl floats! Haha !

[@GatorChris_]

Haha thank you!

[@duke2011ful]

Chris sondsng cute the way he wrinkles his nose when something is funny.

[@imlost..ineedhelpfromyoulord]

Amazing

[@brieb402]

I love Big Mac to pieces, but Bella makes me anxious everytime we see her😅She's so persistent about sneaking up and biting Chris, I genuinely feel like she might actually get him one day.

[@coriegualtieri4152]

Bella trying to be a Lil cheeky monkey...bad creeper bella😂😅

[@einfamous2875]

I love hearing when they get a good snap when the bite the food initially. Bella is being a little too forward. So maybe she could use some more training. Like it feels like she might try to do something to you, however since you are still on guard she still respects you as the superior. Or so it seems.

[@katrinaterry-brown2920]

Hey guys and gals nice to 👀Big Mac and Bella🐊

[@GatorChris_]

🙌🐊

[@jinxgirl5]

Bella reminds me of the habituated cats I feed. They hang out cause they know there's food, and I can touch them when they're focused on the food (seperating them so everyone gets a share), but if there's no food they don't want me near them. They aren't nearly as trainable as Bella, but they aren't 8ft+ apex predators either so it evens out XD Bella's shaping up to be as fiesty as Akila for keeping Chris on his toes, though she seems like the kind of lady who respects a broom! Also I see Comet lurking in the background of the Rex feeding XD Edit: Okay, now I have this narrative in my head of Chris being Cheeky's arch nemisis. Like she isn't shy, she's just perpetually mad at him for collapsing her tunnels XD

[@belindaboudreau9178]

@@jinxgirl5 luv your edit on Cheeky😆

[@Zinniagarden24]

Love me some Hazel! She reminds me of patients I’ve had on meth. 😮. Big Mac setting some boundaries with Bella too pushing her away from Chris

[@GatorChris_]

😂

[@mariaalamillo3510]

That's methed up.

[@DixieDaisyJane]

This video made me so nervous! You can definitely see the heightened alert in Chris’s eyes as he carefully watched Bella’s movements while also keeping track of Big Mac. I wish there was a fourth pond available and the two could be separated. Big Mac has such potential to be trained as your big star with his gentle demeanor but Bella is constantly interfering with her sketchy scheming. The current situation seems really fraught with peril to have them both in there with Bella constantly trying to creep up and bite.

[@kaylapugh9622]

Loved the Bella thinks she’s a lap gator Don’t worry Gabby my neighbors see me in my pjs all the time i have autism so regular clothes send me into sensory overload so pjs is the only thing I can wear and feel relax

[@stephaniedutoit6521]

My youngest son was hyper tactile. Couldn't handle wool or nylon in any fabric. He's in his early 40's now, and still only wears only stretch tracksuit type jackets to prevent getting hyperactive and irritated.

[@fredvomlehn8457]

How Often do you have to hand feed Rex? Great video. Thanks!!

[@fmills1583]

Damn Bella, back the eff off!

[@lisaweatheral4458]

😊Gabby we must be cut from the same tree. I wear Jammie’s, sweats, and soft moo moo’s. Every day. During the summer the Jammie’s are men’s boxers and matching tank tops, and I wear cotton yoga loose shorts and loose t-shirts. The shoes are either glorified slippers, crocs or deck shoes. I be styling.

[@Terryrouge427]

Brother the way you juggle 2 massive gators while in the water with them is wild to see. Of course, it helps that Big Mac is a sweetheart, but as you’ve always said, one mistake and he will grab you

[@margaretkaraba8161]

The last video where you were training/feeding both of them on the shore - at one point, where Bella was being/becoming aggresive, it looked like Big Mac went over to her to dicipline her (he bit her front leg) a couple times as if to say - "hey, back off". I know that dogs do that - try to distract/dicipline a hyperactive dog when they're getting bitey with the visitor/owner/trainer. Do alligators/crocodiles do that too? It looks like he did it to her on this video (he went in to push her to the side after you pushed her with your stick).

[@rushkitty83]

Do you think you could build a pool for the emus? They'd probably absolutely love it.

[@GatorChris_]

We have a giant natural pond they use