UPDATE #3 | Baby Alligator Caught at Hackberry Park | JUNE 16 2026

[Tiffany D. Thomas]

GOOD MORNING!!!!

There is never a dull moment :)

I am back with a NEW update. A juvenile alligator was caught at Hackberry Park. It is approximately 2 feet and half in length.

It will be extracted this week by Texas Wildlife and relocated.

Please note as flood waters move throughout our bayou system we might witness more if this during mating season. Stay vigilant.

REMINDERS:

For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask residents to keep the following precautions in mind:

• Do not approach, feed, or attempt to move the animal.

• Keep children and pets at a safe distance from waterways and drainage areas.

• Avoid throwing food or waste near water, as it can attract wildlife.

• Stay alert when walking near ponds, bayous, and ditches.

• If you see the alligator outside the expected area or behaving unusually, please report it to:

City: 311 + dist...@houstontx.gov (plus photos if you can)

HPD: 713-884‑3131

Urban Park Rangers: 832-395-7100