After 17 glorious years in San Francisco, the Academy of Science's beloved albino alligator, Claude, passed away. He was 30 ...

Claude's unique appearance and calm personality dazzled millions of visitors in San Francisco for nearly 20 years.

As an unofficial mascot of the museum and the city, he appeared in a children’s book and in ads at bus and light-rail ...

As an unofficial mascot of the museum and the city, Claude appeared in a children’s book and in ads at bus and light-rail ...

One of San Francisco’s unlikely heroes passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 30. Claude was one of the city’s most ...

Claude the albino alligator, a beloved figure at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died, the museum ...

Claude the albino alligator of the California Academy of Sciences, has passed away at 30. For 17 years, Claude captivated ...

The death this week of Claude, the beloved albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, was ...

Claude, San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator, died at age 30 after his care team treated him for a suspected infection.

Claude died nearly three months after his 30th birthday party attracted thousands of fans to celebrate his milestone.