For the first time, the Boston Common’s Frog Pond, in collaboration with the Franklin Park Zoo, will hosting a Frog Appreciation Day. This celebration of the pond’s amphibious namesake is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and August 20th and will include many fun games and activities that you won’t want to miss! Face painting, story-telling, live music and frog races are just the beginning!

Franklin Park Zoo staff will be on hand to answer all your frog-related questions and will also host an interactive frog discussion session. There will even be a giveaway for children’s tickets to the zoo. Kids will have a great time while learning cool facts about frogs and the importance of protecting animal habitats.