by Fauna | Sep 15, 2013 | Amphibians, News
Yesterday was an exciting yearly event held here in NYC called American Frog Day. This year it was held at the Staten Island Zoo where Daniel, Christian and Collin from Fauna were in attendance. American Frog Day is always a treat as we reunite with old friends, colleagues and meet new faces all with the same interest of conserving, maintaining and propagating amphibian species in captivity. It was such a great crowd of enthusiasts and professionals, all more than willing to share their experience and expertise. There were guest speakers giving informative lectures throughout the entire event and an auction with all proceeds and donations supporting the conservation efforts of the Amphibian Ark and Tree Walkers International. Not to mention access to see all the animals at the zoo! We were so grateful to the Staten Island Zoo for providing the location in their auditorium beneath the reptile house and aquarium for Frog Day. Who knew Staten Island had a zoo? Actually, the Staten Island Zoo first opened it’s doors in 1936! They have always been well-known for having one of the largest collections of rattlesnakes in the US. For the past year the Staten Island Zoo has been making some major changes to improve the facility and diversify the species kept there. Fauna has been helping out by providing them with some additional Uroplatus geckos and other rare reptiles for their breeding programs. One of the zoo’s newest additions is a young binturong on display in their nursery. ...
