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Buffalo Man Loses 12-Foot Alligator to Sanctuary Relocation

4/10/2026

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Tony Cavallaro, a Buffalo-area resident, ended his nearly two-year battle to reclaim his 12-foot, 750-pound alligator, Albert.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seized Albert in March 2024 after Cavallaro's expired license raised safety concerns.
Cavallaro claimed Albert was harmless.
The DEC cited health issues and improper care.
Albert has been relocated to a sanctuary in Texas, with Cavallaro expressing disappointment.

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Story summary

Tony Cavallaro, a Buffalo-area resident, ended his nearly two-year battle to reclaim his 12-foot, 750-pound alligator, Albert.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seized Albert in March 2024 after Cavallaro's expired license raised safety concerns.
Cavallaro claimed Albert was harmless.
The DEC cited health issues and improper care.
Albert has been relocated to a sanctuary in Texas, with Cavallaro expressing disappointment.