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Originally Posted by socaled
I wish san diego zoo has a better selection of dart frogs they only had a few frogs and to tell you the truth I've seen members on this forum's tanks look better... But good on the detroit zoo for doing their part.
-Angeles
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I know this is going to rub people the wrong way but sometimes there are zoos etc, no zoos in mind, don't have the cash or time to setup elaborate displays. And on the other hand any extra funding coming from doing "Dart Frog" or amphibian research can help support other aspects of the zoo. So it's a catch 22! Right now everyone is slowly getting into Dart Frogs, in my opinion, because of the mass promotion of the scare and reality of Chytrid and Amphibian Conservation. So any and all efforts is all that matters. I give it some time and you'll see more and more institutions fall into place. We have to remember Zoos, etc. are still a business. They want to help protect the species of the world, but they can't do it on Federal and State Funding alone. So they have to attract us to go to them and spend money. I have seen a boost in Dart Frog displays and an interest to buy and own them here in Atlanta as well as see them more and more in pet stores. 4 years ago no one had them. I should know I called 40 stores and they said they couldn't get them or if I wanted them I would have to pay some ridiculous price (Adding new blood to the breeding stocks is important.). So time will tell, as the pet industry has its ups and downs and old trends and new trends. Dart Frogs is a relatively new trend although it has been around for over 10+ years.
PS: If you are ever in the area. The Atlanta Botanical gardens here in Atlanta has an amazing setup. Right before you walk into their elaborate green houses they have several awesome tank displays up and when you do go in 3 out of 4 green houses are littered with free dart frogs. ABG is one of the leading Amphibian Conservation leaders in the US so it is amazing to see all these animals free and roaming around in certain greenhouse. Just a little FYI.