Giant Madagascan Day Geckos

Giant Madagascan Day Gecko

Within their genus, Giant Madagascan Day Gecko’s are the largest species.

Animal Class: Reptile.

Distribution: Madagascar.

Habitat: Forests.

Diet: Omnivorous. Eat a wide range of invertebrates and small vertebrates. They also eat fruits, nectar, and pollen.

Appearance: Red stripes that run from their nostrils to their eyes, some also have red spots or marks on their bodies.

Size: Up to one foot in length.

Lifespan: Up to 20 years, average of 10 years.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Population Trend

Unknown

Threats

Pet Trade

Population

Unknown

Giant Madagascan Day Gecko’s do not have eyelids. To clean their eyes, they lick them.

Find our Giant Madagascan Day Geckos in the Reptile House.

Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

Lakeside Restaurant – 01924 404604 / lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

Day Care – 01924 404154

Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

Opening Hours 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on weekends.