Meet the Leopard Gecko During Nationwide Educational Event

San Diego, CA (July 9-10, 2011) – With the summer heat in full swing, the only solution is to try to avoid it. During PETCO’s “Meet the Critters” storewide event, there will be a chance to meet the Leopard Gecko, a nocturnal animal with the same ‘beat the heat’ mentality as they stay clear of the heat of the day. During this free educational event families will learn interesting facts about this unique gecko as well as get to hold it in the cool comfort of an air conditioned store.

Here are just a few interesting facts about the Leopard Gecko and why PETCO is featuring them as part of their monthly “Meet the Critters” events:  
-This reptile uses its tail to store fat in case of food shortages.
-Many geckos lack eyelids, but not the leopard ones!  They can even blink and close their eyes while sleeping, making them seem even more human-like.
-With a life expectancy of 10 or more years, this animal can be considered a real part of the family.
They are available in different colors and patterns making each one unique looking.
-They don’t only eat crickets, the love a wide variety of insects including mealworms, superworms and waxworms.

"Meet the Critters” is a free educational event that allows guests of all ages to enjoy hands-on activities while learning about a variety of unique and interesting pets from reptiles to rabbits.

For more information on the event please contact a local PETCO or go to http://www.petco.com/critters.

ABOUT PETCO

PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. We operate nearly 1,100 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at  http://www.petco.com. Our nonprofit organization, The PETCO Foundation, has raised more than $75 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support approximately 7,000 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year.

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Mia West

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