An Emotional Support Alligator Chilling Out In Philadelphia Love Park

A friendly 5-foot emotional support alligator Wally visited Philadelphia's Love Park on Friday

Britt Miller tweeted a photo of the alligator playing in the water said “We were just walking by Love Park and saw this kid playing with an alligator in the fountain,”

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A Philadelphia guy documents his connection with Wally the alligator on social media

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The 7-year-old reptile is a TikTok star. Wally has 71k+ followers on social media

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According to the source, he is adopted from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

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Joie Henney is a 68-year veteran of reptile rescue who has worked with alligators for 30 years. He adopted Wally in 2016

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Henney is getting radiation therapy for prostate cancer at this time

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Wally's Owner Henney posted a video and captioned it “Wally enjoyed the day in Philadelphia!”

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According to the Henney “He’s just loveable. He sleeps with me, steals my pillows, steals my blankets. He’s just awesome.”

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Wally is winning America's Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom, a contest that benefits animal rescue and rehabilitation. The Winner will get $10,000.

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