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Name the Alligator Contest

The gator to be named later in the bathtub of Warminster's director of public works.
The gator to be named later in the bathtub of Warminster's director of public works.Read moreBuddy and Holly Mullen
    by Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
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It's been a whirlwind of a week for an alligator caught yesterday in Pennypack Creek.

It probably went from pet to sunbathing wild fugitive to bathtub lounger to zoo resident, with a couple of  road rides in between.

But it still needs a name. So the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is looking for suggestions.

Whoever comes up with the one selected will win a free membership, which includes reciprocal free visits to many other U.S. zoos, said spokeswoman Jennifer Magliente.

Some reports may say the critter's been dubbed "Cecil" by the state gaming commission, but, she said, the zoo reserves the right to pick its own official name,

One factor to consider: The zoo doesn't yet know whether it's a he or a she. Such a determination is a delicate proposition, said curator David Wood. A vet will be needed to perform the proper procedure.

As for names, he was thinking, maybe Lucky.

Snaggletooth sounds good, but I think it's already taken.

What's your idea?

Be sure to include enough information so the zoo can contact you. (A tip: Using the word

instead of an @ sign should keep your e-mail address from being automatically found by spammers.)