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 Alex in Sonoma, California (2022) | |
| Species | Domestic Rabbit |
|---|---|
| Breed | Flemish Giant |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 14, 2020 Modesto, California U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 2025 UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, Davis, California, US |
| Occupation | Therapy pet |
| Known for | Internet Celebrity |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Weight | 30 lb (14 kg) |
| Named after | Alexander The Great |
| www | |
Alex the Great was a Flemish Giant rabbit born in California, United States, known for his appearances at sporting and musical events, the rabbit had previously been invited to several Minor League Baseball games.[1]
Alex was rescued from a meat farm in Modesto, California during 2020,[2] where he was later adopted by Josh Row and Kei Koc with the aim of saving large breed rabbits for volunteer associations operating in hospitals and airports in the state. Alex would be certified as a therapy rabbit by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.[3]
In 2022, Alex the Great participated as a therapy rabbit at San Francisco International Airport.[4][5]
At the end of July 2025, it was confirmed that Alex had passed away after battling cancer in Davis, California.[6]
Media appearances
[edit]Alex entered the sports scene after appearing at Oracle Park following a formal invitation from the San Francisco Giants. His appearance was covered by several TV broadcasts in California, as well as newspaper articles about animals in China, Japan, Peru, and the UK.[7] Later, Alex would be invited back to Oracle Park as part of a collaboration for the 2023 San Francisco Giants season.[8]
In addition, Alex had previously appeared at music festivals in California, where he and his owners were able to meet American artists such as Missouri singer Chappell Roan.[9]
See also
[edit]
- Bini the Bunny, Californian lop rabbit
References
[edit]- ^ Murphy, Brian. "Beloved bunny, baseball fan Alex The Great passes away". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ Sandoval, Ivanna (2025). "Conoce a Alex el Grande: el conejo que recorre San Francisco en su mini Mercedes-Benz". El Imparcial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Giant rabbit 'Alex the Great' delights social media in his custom Mercedes". NBC News. 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ Valentino, Silas (2022-12-22). "Scared of flying? SFO's new giant rabbit is here to help". SFO Gate. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Alex the Great Is a 28-pound Rabbit — and the Newest Employee at San Francisco International Airport". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ McCauley, Janie (2025-07-21). "Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex The Great, has died after complications from cancer". AP News. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ Wachtel, Mia (2025-07-22). "How Alex the Great's owners are honoring legacy of 'Rally Rabbit'". San Franciso Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ "Baseball 2023: Alex the Great (Rabbit) takes his furry bows at San Francisco ballpark". The Mercury News. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Meet Alex, the 'therapy bunny'". BBC Newsround. 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-08-09.