A zookeeper has struck up such a close bond with an alligator that it swims over when he calls its name - then pats on the snout.<br /><br />Taweechai Kosakun has been caring for the reptile on his own after the zoo had to close due to coronavirus restrictions temporarily. <br /><br />The reptile lover took several alligators home with him to keep in various pools in his garden. But 'Harry', as seen in the video, is his favourite.<br /><br />Footage shows Taweechai playing with the alligator at his home in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Friday morning (May 8).<br /><br />The two-year-old alligator named Harry appeared to be docile towards him as it swam to be petted by the manager, who is now taking care of 37 alligators.<br /><br />Taweechai said he is planning to open an alligator farm after the Covid-19 pandemic passes.<br /><br />He added: "I helped the zoo by taking the young alligators back to my properties to care for them while the zoo is closed due to the pandemic.<br /><br />"Perhaps after the pandemic is gone I will open an alligator farm breeding from these young alligators I am rearing."
