Leopard geckos' bodies are similar to a flattened cylinder. They have a relatively short, fat tail and short limbs. Like many lizards, the leopard gecko's tail is expendable. Leopard geckos do noy have adhesive layers on their toes that are characteristic of many gecko species.
Leopard geckos are gentle, hardy and long-lived reptiles.
They make great education animals because they seldom attempt to bite. Leopard geckos are more terrestrial than geckos with adhesive toes. The small size and short limbs of the leopard gecko help it to hide in rock crevices and under dry scrub. Leopard geckos are carnivorous and feed mostly on invertebrates. Here at the zoo we feed our leopard geckos crickets dusted in vitamins and minerals.