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Alligator Robb

Alligator Robb
Alligator Robb

After Heart Surgery, Alligator Robb Takes Slow Steps Toward Recovery — With Help From Chicagoans: ‘You Guys … Have Blessed Me So Many Times’

After a high-risk heart surgery last month, the city’s favorite alligator trapper is recovering at his Florida home. He plans to visit Chance, who has grown into a "powerhouse" gator at the farm, soon — and Chicago, of course.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Alligator Robb, Who Famously Caught Chance The Snapper, Asks For Prayers Ahead Of Heart Surgery

Florida surgeons will perform Frank Robb's high-risk heart and chest surgery March 9. He thanked Chicagoans for helping him with steep medical bills and for their unwavering kindness.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Alligator Robb, Who Famously Caught Chance The Snapper, Needs Your Help As Heart Surgery Looms

Robb's friends have set up an online fundraiser to help the gator trapper pay for costly medical bills.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Chance The Snapper Is Now 5 Feet Long And Ruling Florida Gator Farm With An ‘Iron Chicago Fist’

"He has no worries. He has no concerns. ... He's truly living life as a rockstar."

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Alligator Robb, Chance The Snapper’s Rescuer, Wants To Skype Gators And Snakes Into Your Living Room

The Florida gator rescuer is doing educational Skype sessions to help kids connect with nature and learn while stuck inside.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Chance The Snapper, Alligator Robb Now Have A Coloring Book

"The Adventures of Chicago Chance and Frank Robb" doubles as a coloring book and storybook.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Chance The Snapper, Alligator Robb Halloween Costumes All The Rage In Chicago This Year

We are loving all your Chance the Snapper Halloween costumes — and so is the man who trapped the creature in Humboldt Park.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Alligator Robb Loves Lou’s Pizza, Found A Girlfriend In Humboldt Park — And Says Chance Is ‘Living It Up’

Frank Robb not only caught Chance the Snapper in Humboldt Park, but he also is dating a woman who lives in the neighborhood.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale