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Leap Day: Amphibian Conservation

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Leap Day: Amphibian Conservation
Wednesday, February 29
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Where have all the frogs gone? Leap to Woodland Park Zoo and join staff celebrating recent uplifting news stories concerning the amphibian extinction crisis including the successful reintroduction and headstarting programs, rediscovery of presumed extinct amphibian species, and populations of some amphibians that are adapting to the effects of amphibian chytrid fungus. Enjoy frog-themed crafts, programming on our leaping friends in Zoomazium and special presentations.

Free with zoo admission or membership.

Schedule:

9:30-1:00         Amphibian Discovery  Stations          
EducationCenter, Classroom 2

Hands-on, frog-themed crafts and staff-led discovery stations for kids and their families.

10:30   Creature Feature                                             Zoomazium

Hear a story and meet a live animal!

11:30   Shake Rattle and Roar!                                   Zoomazium

A toddler dance party with animal songs!

11:30  OregonSpotted Frog Talk                             
Zoomazium

Meet a zookeeper!  Learn aboutOregonspotted frogs, and how the zoo is helping them to survive in the wild.

Noon   Terrific Toads!                                               
Day Exhibit

Learn about toads, and why they are so terrific!

12:30   Frog Puppet Show                                         
Zoomazium

Puppets sing about frogs!  Puppets dance!  

1:00     Axolotl Talk                                                   
Day Exhibit

What is an axolotl??  Meet a zookeeper, and learn about these interesting animals! Hear where they live, how they survive, and about their conservation.

2:00     Amphibian Talk                                             
Day Exhibit

Meet a zookeeper and learn amazing amphibian facts!

3:00     Poison Dart Frog Talk                                    
Day Exhibit

Meet a zookeeper and learn about poison dart frogs.

3:45     Frog Puppet Show                                         
Zoomazium

Puppets sing about frogs!  Puppets dance!  

Fees: Free with zoo admission or membership.
Contact: webkeeper@zoo.org
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Coming Up

 

Dinosaur Discovery

Asian small clawed otter playing with a pumpkin

Where Dinosaurs Come to Life

May 1 – September 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Step back in time to when prehistoric giants ruled the Earth with the return of Dinosaur Discovery. Encounter 26 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs as the Habitat Discovery Loop transforms into beautiful prehistoric forest ‘Dinosaur Discovery’.

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BECU ZOOTUNES

Octopus lantern

presented by Carter Subaru

Summer Never Sounded So Good

Woodland Park Zoo is excited to welcome guests back to the meadow this summer for the 41st annual BECU ZooTunes, presented by Carter Subaru! This year’s concert season features a fantastic lineup, with beloved returning artists and artists making their ZooTunes debut! Get ready for a summer filled with incredible music and unforgettable moments at ZooTunes!

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Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.


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