Gary Saurage

On the Texas Gulf Coast, Gary Saurage is the go-to expert for alligator issues. He’s a passionate conservationist and the owner of Gator Country, a Texas-based adventure park. Gary’s lifelong fascination with alligators traces back to his Louisiana upbringing, where he studied every aspect of these creatures. Upon returning to Beaumont, Texas from his time in the Air Force stationed in Germany, he transformed his love for alligators into a thriving business. In 2005, he founded Gator Country, a 15-acre animal sanctuary that houses over 600 alligators and various other animals. Together with his wife Shannon and dedicated team, Gary is on a mission to rescue, relocate, and provide a safe haven for alligators. Whether it’s returning them to the wild or rehoming them at Gator Country, Gary’s passion for these remarkable reptiles has earned him global recognition.