@thepotawatomizoo: Why do alligators bellow like this? A bunch of reasons, including attracting a mate or defending their territory. Both males and females make this truly unique sound, and we're delighted that Zoo visitor David (@ethos_31 on Instagram) captured Smiley bellowing and shared it with us!

Selkie Queen :

so he's either flirting with the cameraman or challenging him to a duel

cicely_cali :

he's saying "I'm a purdy boi"

Crack-odile :

emily :

I've been going to this zoo for years and this is the first time I've seen him move 😂

ElectricBarbie 🧡🤍🩷 :

This alligator is very friend shaped but ik I can’t be friends with him 😭

Goober :

Medusa🥀 :

Mr smiley

♠️YaBoiBroken♠️ :

He’s just purring

Chev :

my experience with dogs and cats says that he is a happy gator because look at that tail MOVE.

Aunt Jenna :

Why does he look like he is smiling and just wants a chin rub?

Luccylucc :

What a beauty

Fae Emperor :

puppy

Chef_Tonton :

I didnt realize they could smile... this both intrigues and worries me

♥️♦️♣️♠️Ace♠️♣️♦️♥️ :

awweee baby

SquirrelKiln :

I GASPED aloud and went "so pretty!"

Alice :

swamp kitty purrs

WarningBrosWon 🍉 :

He’s purring, y’all chill

Sage :

He's just purring

Zaxin :

I love that sound

❄️Cryo Techno Blade⚔️ :

water puppy 🥰❤

South Bend challah company :

Can you please do more videos with Smiley? My son is obsessed with this video. Most of the views is probably us watching it over and over.

🇵🇸 Esperanza Diabolica 🇵🇸 :

they're purring!

Angelraptor :

beautiful

CoronaCorn :

Swamp puppy just wants nose boops. And a bucket of chicken

BadWolfStardust :

To scare me (and it’s working) 🐊