The Brief An alligator illegally fed by people in the wild has been taken in by Gatorland. Officials said feeding wild alligators causes them to lose their natural fear of humans and creates safety risks. Gatorland has taken in a large alligator that was removed after being illegally fed by people in the wild. A large alligator was rescued after people illegally fed it in the wild, causing it to lose its natural fear of humans, according to the iconic Central Florida attraction. Park officials said feeding wild alligators is illegal because it teaches them to associate people with food, often leading to dangerous encounters.