In our herpetarium you can admire over 20 species of frogs and toads. Scroll with our guide and learn about species that are unique to the tropics of Costa Rica. Come see frogs extraordinary as rojiazul poisonous frog, the giant toad, and the famous red-eyed frog.

Frogs and toads are suffering massive declines worldwide. We hereby undertakes the conservation of amphibians and dedicate part of the proceeds from the sale of each ticket to conservation efforts and research.

We hope to inspire others to continue doing the same. After your guided tour terramariums that simulate natural habitats, feel free to wander the exhibition of species of frogs and their natural history.

Enjoy our different paintings of landscapes. Our mission is to enable everyone to appreciate the beauty of amphibians and to provide information about the important role they play in natural world.

Types of Frogs at the Frog Pond: This incredible amphibious SPURELL AGALYCHNIS has big feet while jumping in the trees at large distances of 4 meters.

ANOTHECA SPINOSA This unique frog has a crown of thorns from his brain, and a spectacular mix of browns.

DENDROBATES AURATUS For small and attractive areas, the frog with poisonous skin has the ability to kill most predators. Green and Black Frog is the largest of the eight members of the group Black Frog in Costa Rica.

BAUDINI SMILISCA also known as the Mexican tree frog is known to congregate in large groups of up to 45,000 during mating.

RANA BRIILANTE is one of the amphibians that suffered large declines in population during the late 1980s, but rebounded in numbers, many of the other species have decreased in number, but are still endangered

BUFO MARINUS Neotropical Amphibians Giants, these abundant toads reach weights over 1.5 kg. Because of their reproductive capacity and ability to withstand many climates, the cane toad has become an invasive species in several areas outside of the Americas

DENDROBATES GRANULIFERUS Though similar in appearance, the physical behavior of these frogs is that this species is separated from the poison frogs and their lives on the opposite coast of the country.

PHYLLOBATES LUGUBRIS A terrestrial and diurnal species is in the lowland rain forests, may be present in secondary growth and plantations. Adults often found in rocky sections of forests and streams. Eggs are laid in dry areas, the men carry the tadpoles hatching forest and complete metamorphosis.

COCHRANELLA GRANULOSA The transparent skin is under this small tree frog that helps protect from the point of view predators.

HYLA EBRACCATA The interesting thing about the reproductive behavior of small this little frog has been well documented by Herpetologists and includes many complex interactions.

RANA FORRER This frog is aptly named so because of their spotted camouflage that makes this a big frog on extremely difficult for predators. This frog can jump about 3 meters and can stay underwater without breathing for long periods of time.

SCINAX BOULENGERI It is a nocturnal tree species normally found in the bushes, under trees, stumps and fallen logs near the floor of tropical forests in the primary and secondary forest, but also in secondary vegetation or isolated trees and shrubs in pastures and other open areas (Savage, 2002). Breeding occurs in temporary pools after heavy rains. The eggs and tadpoles live in water.

AGALYCHNIS CALLIDRYAS These colorful frogs live all over Costa Rica, but are difficult to see in nature because they are active at night and dwell in canopy areas many meters.

HYLA RUFITELA The bright red color on the feet of this medium frog, which are often hidden until it jumps, it is believed to be adapted as a distraction mechanism to potential predators.

SMILISCA PHAEOTA The strong mating call sounds like a masked cow can be heard at night near many lakes and ponds in Costa Rica as well as within the canary.

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.