{"id":635,"date":"2018-11-07T12:30:48","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T12:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/?p=635"},"modified":"2018-11-08T17:22:12","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T17:22:12","slug":"farm-friends-feature-pickles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/farm-friends-feature-pickles\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Friends Feature: Pickles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, we took a dip in the swamp with our farm friend Pickles, so he could show us the ropes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/swamplife\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#swamplife<\/a>\u00a0around Alligator Alley. We weren\u2019t too nervous to hop in the swamp since we were with Pickles (he\u2019s a friendly fella). If you didn\u2019t already know, Pickles is the most popular alligator here on the farm! He\u2019s cute, fun and likes to play dress up every chance he gets. He even struck a few poses and modeled for us post-interview!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-641\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Yell-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Yell-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Yell-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Yell-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Yell.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pickles is a 6-year-old alligator weighing in at about 80 pounds and measuring 5 feet long. But don\u2019t think for a second that he\u2019s not one to fight \u2013 this alligator talks the talk and walks the walk. For now, he remains the most popular of the alligators because of his vibrant style choices and friendly attitude (most of the time).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time for you to really get to know the real Pickles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-636\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Green-Polish-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Green-Polish-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Green-Polish-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Green-Polish-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Green-Polish.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q: Pickles, what\u2019s the deal with the green nail polish? Where does your distinctive style come from?<\/p>\n<p>A: Growing up around all these alligators, I had to find a way to stand out in the crowd! Also, green is a lucky color and complements my skin tone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-637\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Santa.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-640\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tuxedo-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tuxedo-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tuxedo-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tuxedo-700x496.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tuxedo.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q: What\u2019s your favorite outfit you\u2019ve strutted around been over the past years?<\/p>\n<p>A: Hmm\u2026I\u2019d have to say my Santa Claus costume or maybe my sweet tux!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-638\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Smile-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Smile-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Smile-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Smile-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Smile.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q: What\u2019s your favorite part of Alligator Alley?<\/p>\n<p>A: I like to swim around and make friends! We even play games of Marco Polo in the swamp.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q: How did you earn the name \u201cPickles\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>A: Because I LOVE to eat Pickles! When I was just a baby, I stole a cheeseburger and ate the pickles off of it. Ever since, I\u2019ve been hooked! Pickles and chow together make for the most delicious combo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-639\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Swimming-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Swimming-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Swimming-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Swimming-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Swimming.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pickles had to leave our interview for an important photo opportunity in his Halloween costume, but he will answer any fan mail you might have. Just send him or any of the other alligators your questions at <a href=\"mailto:info@gatoralleyfarm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info@gatoralleyfarm.com<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll add you to our newsletter to receive updates on what\u2019s happening around the farm! By the way, Pickles has his own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pickles-Page-588780281228427\/?__tn__=kCH-R&amp;eid=ARDyfcBWz-0sKtpH57YYu3GrDDsJdctlc1hAwM0aHDj1Ck4_quTmMDzEQJDPU3ruRb9kahG58Z7F-Ins&amp;hc_ref=ARTJSBHXo-ZNKLRJnX2ORILzX3Y4v7ZPnokCDOnGz9pDPBCllRoY4qzJKwbFbodZr2U&amp;fref=nf&amp;__xts__%5b0%5d=68.ARBf3-rrAA-99tv7nPUEKf1R0rPVhxQKEOWcapnlqsg1atnpHdqauWejw55sQ7pq1eL8KSxrPtDwe4PIzTKliWEnplbh8RMKmAF2y3nFV4IMoyoQkMUleWInN5B061HXUZk_ZXd3dwyKs0Saq2TvjjsFzP9wXyr7rdvP5cFaK6gIrP2EA4S-SaiVCKF-ajsFuALkvDu_pdsxkUPOrmMVm2HX9iQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a>\u2013 check him out!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are currently <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/hours-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">open<\/a>\u00a0every day except Wednesdays, but our <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/hours-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hours are changing<\/a>\u00a0for the holidays. Be sure to stop by and spot Pickles munching on his favorite snack!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, we took a dip in the swamp with our farm friend Pickles, so he could show us the ropes of #swamplife\u00a0around Alligator Alley. We weren\u2019t too nervous to hop in the swamp since we were with Pickles (he\u2019s a friendly fella). 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