Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Western spadefoot toad is a teeny amphibian that spends most of its life hidden underground until seasonal rains arrive. More closely related to frogs than true toads, this remarkable species has the fastest metamorphosis of any known frog or toad, transforming from tadpole to juvenile in as little as 12 days.
At the Safari Park’s Biodiversity Reserve, our teams are restoring and protecting the seasonal pools that provide safe spaces for Western spadefoots and other native wildlife to thrive. The 900-acre protected reserve supports extraordinary biodiversity and serves as an important part of Southern California’s long-term conservation network. By protecting habitats like these, we can help local species continue to thrive for generations to come.
#internationaldayforbiodiversity #westernspadefoot #sdzsafaripark
The Western spadefoot toad is a teeny amphibian that spends most of its life hidden underground until seasonal rains arrive. More closely related to frogs than true toads, this remarkable species has the fastest metamorphosis of any known frog or toad, transforming from tadpole to juvenile in as little as 12 days.
At the Safari Park’s Biodiversity Reserve, our teams are restoring and protecting the seasonal pools that provide safe spaces for Western spadefoots and other native wildlife to thrive. The 900-acre protected reserve supports extraordinary biodiversity and serves as an important part of Southern California’s long-term conservation network. By protecting habitats like these, we can help local species continue to thrive for generations to come.
#internationaldayforbiodiversity #westernspadefoot #sdzsafaripark
