Giant Day Gecko

(Phelsuma grandis)

Three giant day geckos, one male and two females, can be found inside the C.R.E. building.

Animal Facts

Diet

Carnivorous. Giant day geckos eat various invertebrates (especially insects), nectar, and occasionally small vertebrates.

Status in The Wild

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List status

The giant day gecko is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Madagascar.

They are found in the uppermost canopies and often near human settlements and cities.