Amphibian Conservation
Amphibians in crisis
More than one third of all amphibian species are in danger of extinction. Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians are disappearing more quickly than any other species on Earth.
Why are amphibians threatened?
Frogs and toads face the harmful impacts of habitat loss and climate change, but they are also being killed by an invasive amphibian-specific skin fungus attacking all kinds of amphibian species with no natural resistance to it.
What is Philadelphia Zoo doing to help?
What is Philadelphia Zoo doing to help?
- Breed and rear Critically Endangered Panamanian gold frogs - not observed in the wild since 2007
- Research and collaborate on conservation efforts with partners including the Amphibian Ark, the Amphibian Survival Alliance, governments and researchers
- Establish an onsite "ark" for several Critically Endangered Haitian frog populations threatened with extinction
- Critical field research and conservation for several endangered species native to the Andes and the Caribbean
What can I do to help amphibians?
- Cleaning up local wetlands, or creating a new wetland in your backyard. Even a small pond can help!
- Rescuing eggs and tadpoles from local swimming pools and using them to seed new populations.
- Managing your yard without using pesticides, fertilizers and weed killers, which are poisonous to amphibians.