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Admission Prices	Online Price	Standard Price
Adult (16+ years)	£15.87 \| £17.48*	£16.70 \| £18.40*
Children (3-15 years)	£11.92 \| £13.16*	£12.55 \| £13.85*
Seniors (60+ years)	£14.01 \| £15.44*	£14.75 \| £16.25*
Family (2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children)	£49.83 \| £54.83*	£52.45 \| £57.70*
Under 3 \| Wheelchair Users	FREE	FREE
Disabled \| Carer	£8.84	£9.30

* Price including Gift Aid donation. More pricing information can be found here

Where to find us

T: 01492 532938
E: info@welshmountainzoo.org

Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy,
North Wales, LL28 5UY

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Standing's Day Gecko

Phelsuma standingi

Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct

Classed by the IUCN as ‘vulnerable’, the Standing's Day Gecko originates from the rainforests of Madagascar. One of the largest members of the Day Gecko family, this species grows to only 25 cm and has short limbs and a large head. Renowned for its dexterous abilities, they are highly arboreal and can cling to almost any surface.

Native Range →	Southwestern Madagascar
Natural Habitat →	Shrubland and Forest
Diet →	Insects and invertebrates
Life Expectancy →	Unknown in the wild. 10-15 years in zoos
Breeding →	2 eggs and a 70 day incubation period
Group Name →	Unknown
Active Hours →	During the day
Threats →	Hunting, illegal pet trade

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Fun fact

Its flattened toe pads are covered on the bottom with scales called lamellae, this enables geckos to climb up steep, slick surfaces like glass walls or ceilings.