These geckos grow to about 9 inches (23 cm) with males of the species being slightly larger than females.
This species originates from the savannahs of West Africa, preferring rocky hillsides and scrubland habitats.
African fat-tailed geckos can live for over 15 years in captivity.
These insectivores eat a variety of insects including crickets, mealworms and silkworms.
Females can lay up to five clutches of eggs per breading season with each clutch consisting of 1-3 eggs. These take 43-70 days to hatch depending on the temperature and hatchlings measure 2-3 inches (5-7 cm).
This species is widespread throughout its natural habitat and is not considered threatened although agriculture and collection for the pet trade do pose potential threats.
African fat-tailed geckos have a unique behaviour of tail wagging thought to be used to distract their prey when hunting.
Our African fat-tailed gecko can be seen in the reptile house here at Wingham Wildlife Park alongside a number of other reptiles including several snake, turtle, gecko and lizard species plus a variety of amphibians and invertebrates.