http://www.houstonzoo.org Houston Zoo Content Managers RSS feed. . Copyright 2010 Houston Zoo Tendenci Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonzoo.org Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:34:51 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/5791/ With a small amount of planning and effort, you can turn your backyard into a haven for many different forms of wildlife, including amphibians. Digging a frog pond, installing a few toad abodes, or creating suitable winter quarters for hibernating amphibians can be very satisfying projects. Create a Backyard Frog Pond Before you grab a shovel and start to dig, it’s probably a good idea to investigate what species of frogs are found in your area so that you can make the best possible home for them. Take a hike along a neighborhood creek or pond and meet some of your amphibian neighbors. Make a visit to your local pet shop, hardware or building supply store and see what styles and sizes of pre-formed ponds are available. You may also want to check to see if anyone else in your neighborhood has installed a pond in their backyard recently. Most folks are happy to share stories and tips about their landscaping projects, and seeing a number of different designs might give you a few more... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/5791/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:54:07 GMT