Glamorous coed takes insane graduation pics of her kissing 14-foot alligator
A McNeese State University graduate, Kat Daley, has gained attention for her unique graduation photoshoot featuring a 14-foot alligator named Big Al. Daley, who works at Gator Country in Texas, expressed her passion for reptiles and aims to change the perception of alligators. The photos showcase her comfort and connection with the animals, highlighting her dedication to wildlife conservation.
- ▪Kat Daley took graduation photos with a 14-foot alligator named Big Al.
- ▪She has been involved in wildlife rehabilitation since she was 7 years old.
- ▪Daley aims to educate the public about alligators and their conservation.
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US News Glamorous coed takes insane graduation pics of her kissing 14-foot alligator By Chris Nesi Published May 17, 2026, 3:54 p.m. ET You can’t spell “graduation” without “gator.” A graduating McNeese State University student is shocking the internet with senior photoshoot with a 14-foot alligator named Big Al — including one shot where she’s planting a smooch right on the gator’s snout, her face mere inches from its wide-open jaws. 3 Kat Daley chose a rather unusual portrait partner for her graduation photoshoot. Laura Oglesbee Photography The photo is nuts — but not quite as nuts as it might seem.
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