Geckos–Tails to Toepads

Geckos - Tails to Toepads

Bulging eyes, night vision, “sticky” toepads, squawking voices, and disposable body parts—sounds like a horror movie, but this describes a gecko. Geckos are among the most adaptable lizards, with more 1,000 species that have conquered habitats from balmy tropical beaches and lush rainforests to frigid mountain slopes and parched deserts.

From May 30 – Sept. 7, 2009, live geckos will invade The Academy of Natural Sciences in “Geckos—Tails to Toepads.” The exhibit introduces visitors to the remarkable diversity of these lizards with engaging interactive components and live geckos in lush, naturalistic habitats. Geckos range from shadowy nighttime hunters with unbelievable camouflage to neon-colored nectar eaters that scamper around in daylight. Hear them, see them, experience them up close and in person.

Geckos – Tails to Toepads was created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling's REPTILAND.

Now through September 7, 2009

“Geckos—Tails to Toepads” was created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling's REPTILAND.

Gecko photographs by Bill Love, Joe McDonald, and Dave Northcott; © Reptiland, 2008.

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Geckos featured on
Local TV & Radio

cbs3.com

Lesley Van Arsdalle reports on the exhibit

myfoxphilly.com

Geckos on “Good Day Philadelphia”

nbcphiladelphia.com

Dr. Aaron Bauer on
“The 10 Show”

whyy.org

“Radio Times” interview with Dr. Aaron Bauer