- A man in Philadelphia was denied entry into a baseball game with his emotional support alligator.
- Joie Henney has been caring for the alligator, named Wally, for the past seven years.
- Henney told CNN last year that Wally is unique in that he doesn’t display anger or aggression like other alligators.
A man in Philadelphia was recently denied entry to a Major League Baseball game due to his unusual choice of emotional support animal – an alligator.
Sports journalist Howard Eskin spotted the alligator outside Citizens Bank Park, where a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates was taking place. Eskin captured a photo of the incident and shared it on X (formerly known as Twitter).
In the post, Eskin expressed his disbelief, stating, “Are you kidding me? A #Phillies fan tried to bring a ‘service animal’ into the game tonight. An alligator! Yes, an alligator.”
Reports from CBS and The Philadelphia Inquirer confirm that the alligator in question is named “Wally” and serves as an emotional support animal for its owner, Joie Henney.
While it is legal to own alligators in Philadelphia, it appears that Citizens Bank Park’s policy on service animals prevented Wally from entering the stadium. The park’s website states, “Guide dogs, service animals, or service animals in training are welcome. All other animals are prohibited.”
Henney shared with The Washington Post in August 2022 that he has a close bond with Wally and even sleeps in the same bed. Wally has gained a significant following on both Instagram and TikTok.
According to a story by CNN, Henney has been caring for Wally for the past seven years. Henney, who has been rescuing reptiles for three decades, described Wally as being unlike any other alligator he has encountered, as Wally does not display anger or aggression.
At this time, neither Henney nor Citizens Bank Park have responded to Insider’s request for comment.
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