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Phone: 011 (506) 2 645-6320
Fax: 011 (506) 2 645-6318
Monteverde, Monteverde (Area), North Puntarenas
Costa Rica

300 metros Norte del Monteverde Lodge, Santa Elena - Monteverde

   
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RED-EYED-TREEFROG at The Frog Pond
RED-EYED-TREEFROG at The Frog Pond
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The Frog Pond houses 27 of the most outstanding species of frogs and toads from various parts of Costa Rica. They are cared for in large terrariums that simulate their natural environments, so you may experience their true habitats and behavior.

A bilingual guide will join you during your visit for a brief explanation of the natural history of each frog. Your ticket includes this one hour guided tour and is also valid for second visit, so you may enjoy both frogs that are active during the day and those active at night.

After a guided tour of our terramariums that simulate natura habitats, feel free to wander through our exhibitions of frog species and their natural history.

Enjoy our diferent paintings of natural scenery. Come see extraordinary frogs, such as colorful Poison Arrow Frog, the very large Marine Toad and the famous Red Eyed Tree Frog.

Frogs and toads are undergoing massive worldwide declines, we are committed to the conservation of amphibians and we dedicate part of the proceeds from each ticket purchased to research and conservation efforts. We hope to inspire others to do the same.

Our mision is to enable everyone to appreciate the beauty of amphibians and provide information about the important role they play in the natural world.

 
     
 
Key Features
  • Over 27 different types of frogs & toads
  • Bilingual guide throughout stay
  • Part ticket proceeds go to research & conservation
  • Check out our new Butterfly Garden
Masked Smilisca - The Frog Pond
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Guided Tour at the Ranario - The Frog Pond
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Frog & Toads at The Frog Pond




SPURELLīS FLYING FROG (AGALYCHNIS SPURELLI)
This amazing amphibian uses its large webbed feet while jumping in the trees to glide distances as much as 4 meters.

CROWNED FROG (ANOTHECA SPINOSA)
This unique frog has a crown of spines protruding from its skull, in addition to a spectacular mixture of tan and brown coloration.

GREEN AND BLACK DART FROG (DENDROBATES AURATUS)
Though small and attractively colored, this frog’s poisonous skin makes it potentially deadly to most preadators. The Green and Black Dart Frog is the largest of the 8 members of the Dart Frog group in Costa Rica.

BAUDINīS SMILISCA (SMILISCA BAUDINII)
Also referred to as the Mexican Treefrog, these have been known to congregate in huge groups of up to 45,000 during mating periods.

BRILLIANT FOREST FROG (RANA BRILLANTE)
The brilliant forest frog is one of the amphibians which suffered large declines in population during the late 1980’s, but has rebounded in numbers, many of the other species that have decreased in numbers, however are still endangered.

CANE TOAD (BUFO MARINUS)
Giants of the Neotropical Amphibians, these abundant toads reach weights over 1.5 kg. Because of their reproductive capabilities and abilities to tolerate many climates, the Cane Toad has become an invasive species in several areas outside the Americas.

RED AND GREEN DART FROG (DENDROBATES GRANULIFERUS)
Though similar in appearance, behavior, and physical characteristics to the Blue Jeans Dart Frog, this separate species of Poisonous Frog inhabits the opposite coast of the country.

PHYLLOBATES LUGUBRIS
A terrestrial, diurnal species of humid lowland forest; may be present in secondary growth and plantations. Adults are often found in the rocky sections of forest streams. Eggs are deposited in dry leaf litter; the males transport hatching tadpoles to forest streams to complete metamorphosis.

GRANULAR GLASS FROG (COCHRANELLA GRANULOSA)
The transparent skin underneath this small tree frog helps to protect it from the view of predators.

HOURGLASS TREEFROG (HYLA EBRACCATA)
The interesting reproductive behavior of the tiny Hourglass Treefrog has been well documented by Herpetologists and includes many complex interactions.

LEOPARD FROG (RANA FORRERI)
The Leopard Frog is aptly named because of its spotted camouflage which makes this relatively large frog extremely difficult for predators to see. This frog can jump about 3 meters and can remain under water without breathing for long periods of time.

Scinax boulengeri
It is a nocturnal, arboreal species that is usually found in bushes, low trees, stumps and fallen logs near the forest floor in tropical primary and secondary rain forest, but also in secondary growth or in isolated trees and shrubs in pastures and other open areas (Savage, 2002). Breeding occurs in temporary pools after heavy rains. Eggs and tadpoles live in the water.

RED EYED TREEFROG (AGALYCHNIS CALLIDRYAS)
These colorful frogs live throughout Costa Rica but are difficult to see in the wild because they are active at night and inhabit canopy areas many meters high.

RED-WEBBED TREEFROG (HYLA RUFITELA)
The bright red webs on the feet of this mid-sized treefrog, which are typically hidden until it jumps, are thought to be adapted as a distraction mechanism to potential predators.

MASKED SMILISCA (SMILISCA PHAEOTA)
The loud mating call of the masked smilisca sounds similar to a cow and can be heard in the night near many lakes and ponds in Costa Rica as well as within The Frog Pond.

BLUE JEANS DART FROG (DENDROBATES PUMILIO)
This bright red frog with blue legs is commonly seen in lowland areas on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and produces a poison.

 
     
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