Animal Guide

American Green Tree Frog

13 destinations · 11 states

Native Range: Southeastern United States

The American green tree frog may be small, but its bright color and habit of clinging to glass, leaves, and branches make it surprisingly easy to spot. Look closely at the toes and you can see rounded adhesive pads that help this frog grip smooth surfaces while it climbs. During the day, it may sit quietly among foliage, with only its eyes or a slight shift giving away its position. After dark, things can change. Males are known for their loud, repeated calls during the breeding season, and a chorus can make a wetland sound much busier than it looks. Their green color can vary with temperature, light, and activity, so two frogs in the same habitat may not look exactly alike. At an aquarium, zoo, or nature center, take a moment to scan the leaves rather than looking only at the ground. One frog may be tucked into a curl of foliage, perfectly positioned to ambush an insect that wanders within reach.

American Green Tree Frog

Where to see American Green Tree Frog

13 destinations across 11 states

13 destinations

Aquarium of Boise

Boise, ID

Aquarium of Niagara

Niagara Falls, NY

Bear Hollow Zoo

Athens, GA

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge, LA

Cameron Park Zoo

Waco, TX

Houston Zoo

Houston, TX

Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL

Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock, AR

Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo

Manitowoc, WI

Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center

Medicine Park, OK

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga, TN

Western North Carolina Nature Center

Asheville, NC

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