The San Antonio Zoo has been recognized by the Zoological Association of America for being the only known institution in the United States to successfully breed the endangered psychedelic rock gecko.
This year, eleven baby geckos were hatched at the San Antonio Zoo — a record for the nonprofit.
“We are proud of the Ectotherms Team at San Antonio Zoo for these successful hatchings,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “It is because of their experience, knowledge, and dedication that the Psychedelic Rock Gecko is getting a fighting chance again. To the team, this is more than an award but a path to securing a future for this beautiful species.
The psychedelic rock gecko is an endangered species that is only found on two tiny Vietnamese islands. It’s believed that there are only about 500 mature geckos in the wild. They face threats including loss of habitat due to road development and the introduction of an invasive predator, the macaque, zoo officials said in a press release.
The San Antonio Zoo is the only known accredited institution to breed the species after receiving them from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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