Baseball fan who sleeps in same bed as ‘emotional support alligator’ denied entry to MLB game

A baseball fan was reportedly denied entry to a Philadelphia Phillies MLB game on Wednesday night (27 September) when he attempted to get in with an “emotional support alligator”.

The man, identified as Joie Henney, has the alligator - named Wally - to help with his mental health.

Footage of the pair outside Citizens Bank Park has been shared across social media, which shows Henney discussing the reptile with other fans.

He admitted that the alligator sometimes sleeps in his bed and in other places around the house.

Wally also has his own TikTok account with over 110,000 followers.

“Guide dogs, service animals, or service animals in training are welcome. All other animals are prohibited.“

Wally’s owner told us that his gator was an emotional support animal. There is no requirement by law to admit entry to someone with an emotional support animal.”