Claude's Hatchday Celebration

Claude is turning 30!

Celebrate Cal Academy’s beloved albino alligator all September long with daily giveaways, special programs, and more. 

30 years of Claude. 30 days in September. One iconic swamp king! Join us at the museum for:

‣ daily giveaways of screen-printed posters, plushies, pins, and stickers*
‣ meet ‘n’ greets with the Claude mascot
‣ must-have Claude merch
‣ storytime readings of the new children’s book The Curious Color of Claude
‣ Claude Quest, a citywide plushie search on Sept. 5
‣ a swanky Swamp Soirée with Top Chef's Melissa King on Sept. 10
‣ a hatchday blowout with cupcakes for you and fish "cake" for Claude on Sept. 14
‣ and more!

Stay tuned for a calendar of events, Claude fun facts, and downloadable digital delights. In the meantime, keep tabs on Claude via his new live webcam and enjoy some killer content below. See you later, alligator!

Claude's content corner

Claude Cam

The Academy's most famous resident is now streaming! Keep tabs on Claude the alligator as he patrols the Swamp.

The Swamp

Explore a Southeastern swamp habitat, home to snapping turtles and our beloved alligator with albinism, Claude.

NightLife: Claude's Big 3-0

30 years young and still iconic. Celebrate the coolest alligator with albinism at a hatchday bash like no other.

Science @ Home: Swamps

Immerse yourself in the incredible biodiversity of swamps through interactive videos, creature crafts, and more.

Swamp Talk

Meet Claude, our alligator with albinism, and learn why his southeastern habitat is so unique. Daily, 3:30 p.m.

Claude Drops His Morning Routine

On his 28th hatchday, Claude reveals how to live your best life. (And it involves fish heads and ratsicles.)