Come aboard the Amphibian Ark
Jump on board the Amphibian Ark and help protect frog species that are on the brink.
Year of the Frog
2008 was Year of the Frog. The aim was to generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis which represents the greatest species conservation challenge in the history of humanity.
Amphibian Ark
In 2005, an Amphibian Conservation Summit was convened by the IUCN and Conservation International, and from this the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP)was developed.
In 2006, the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, Amphibian Specialist Group and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) set up Amphibian Ark to develop, promote and guide short-term ex situ management where adequate protection in the wild is not possible.
Amphibian Ark brochure.pdfAmphibian Ark Membership
The Amphibian Ark has just launched a new membership program which is open to ANYONE interested in preserving amphibians on the planet. Membership is free, and all members receive our quarterly Amphibian Ark newsletter.
Boarding the Ark does not require that you work at a zoo, hold a PhD or bring in a six-figure income.
Anyone can be a part!
Your support is critical to help us reach our goals and protect species on the brink.
2008 Year of the Frog
To aid the work being conducted and create a cash fund for this conservation work, 2008 was designated as the Year of the Frog.
In 2008, zoos, universities, museums and conservation organisations from around the world lead a globally coordinated public awareness campaign “The Year of the Frog”, which aims to generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis.