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With more than 1,250 known species, geckos range from shadowy nighttime hunters with unbelievable camouflage to neon-colored nectar eaters that scamper around in daylight. Geckos: Tails to Toepads, from Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, features live geckos from 15 different species in re-creations of their diverse habitats that draw visitors into the geckos’ realm. The exhibition also includes a series of computer and hands-on interactives through which visitors can experience gecko night vision, learn unusual facts from gecko experts, listen to gecko voices, activate video clips of geckos in action, try to spot camouflaged geckos and build a custom gecko for various environments. A custom activity area will feature a coloring station and book nook, with periodic drop-in programs for families.

Ticket prices are $7 for adults; $6 for seniors, students, military personnel and National Geographic members; and $4 for children ages 2-12. Children under age 2 are admitted free. Prices for groups of 25 or more are $6 per person, and K-12 school groups are $4 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ngmuseum.org; via telephone at (202) 857-7700; or in person at the National Geographic ticket office, 1600 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information on group sales, call (202) 857-7281 or email groupsales@ngs.org.