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Did you know the famous gator from ‘Happy Gilmore’ now lives in Colorado?

Feb 6, 2025, 3:38 PM | Updated: Feb 8, 2025, 12:10 pm

With the news coming recently that there will be a Happy Gilmore 2 coming to Netflix, it was a good reminder that one of the stars in the original Happy Gilmore is a Colorado resident.

No, it’s not Adam Sandler or Bob Barker, but instead the alligator that ate the hand of the character, Chubbs, in the movie is the one from our state.

Going by the name of Morris, the American Alligator/movie star resides at the Colorado Gators Reptile Park, which is located about 16 miles north of Alamosa. According to a recent article from RoadTrippers, Morris was in the movie industry for 30 years prior to moving to the reptile rescue.

Morris, who also played a role in Doctor Doolittle II and Interview with a Vampire, is one of the largest gators at the park, measuring more than 10 feet long and weighing about 500 pounds, according to a Colorado Life Magazine piece.

Morris has call the rescue facility home since 2006.

There is no word on whether he’ll make an appearance in the new movie.

Colorado Gators Reptile Park is open nearly every day of the year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $25 for an adult visit. Plan your visit here.

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Did you know the famous gator from ‘Happy Gilmore’ now lives in Colorado?