Frogs Forever?
From colourful frogs and warty toads to sleek salamanders and snake-like caecilian, discover incredible amphibian species in our Frogs Forever? exhibit.
Amphibians have been around for over 300 million years. They survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, yet today they're facing one of their greatest challenges. Habitat loss, disease, climate change, and other human-caused threats are pushing many species toward extinction, with up to half of the world's amphibians at risk in our lifetime.
Explore the remarkable adaptations that have helped these ancient survivors endure for millions of years, learn what threatens each species on display, and discover how we can all help protect their future.
Things To Know
Lower Level
Gallery Temporarily Closed
Frogs Forever? is undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis! Starting Oct. 2026, this exhibit will temporarily close while we transform it into an all-new, bigger and better experience in a new location at the Aquarium. It’ll be hopping back into action in Jan. 2027!
In the meantime, you can still discover incredible amphibians in the Canaccord, Amazon, and Amazing Axolotls galleries.
Ready To Hop In?
Leap Into Their World
Poison dart frogs, bullfrogs, tadpole-piggybacking frogs and more await in this immersive exhibit. Discover the incredible diversity of amphibians from around the world, the threats they face, and the amazing transformations that help them bridge life between land and water.
See Life Cycles In Real Time
Watch fire-bellied toads transform before your eyes—from eggs to tadpoles to frogs. Get a unique, up-close view of their full life cycle from inside our frog observation dome.
Curiosity Meets Conservation
Go beyond the glass to uncover fascinating facts about the amphibians you meet and the challenges they face in the wild. Along the way, discover simple ways you can help — from using fewer pesticides and keeping pets out of the wild to protecting wetlands in your own community.
Learn. Discover. Protect.
Keeping Frogs Around Forever
The Oregon spotted frog is the most endangered amphibian in Canada. Habitat destruction and the introduction of non-native species into the Fraser River Valley have caused the Oregon spotted frog population to decline rapidly in recent years. In an effort to protect the species, the Aquarium joined the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team in 2000.
The Vancouver Aquarium joined forces with zoos and aquariums around the world to help stop hundreds of species from vanishing forever in a global effort called Amphibian Ark (AArk).
Use your buying power to keep frogs and other amphibians on the planet. Choose organic, sustainable products. Walk and take transit more often to help reduce climate change. Donate and volunteer to help protect your local wetlands, and don’t release your unwanted pets in the wild.
Today, working with a team of other local organizations, we breed, raise and release them back to our local wetlands. In 2007, Oregon spotted frog eggs were collected to establish an aquarium-based assurance population. In 2010, we established the first-ever Oregon spotted frog breeding program in an aquarium. In 2011, we released close to 3,000 tadpoles and juvenile frogs into our local wetlands to help grow the dwindling wild populations.
