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!