Meet Nelson, the alligator who thinks he’s a Labrador. Weighing in at 120kg with enough bite to chop limbs, this 10-foot gentle giant prefers chin rubs and cuddles with his keeper, Stuart Parker. From biting chests to blowing bubbles for his lady friends, Nelson is redefining what it means to be an apex predator. Step into Ballarat Wildlife Park for a tale of unexpected reptilian tenderness.
