Behind the Scenes of a Toad Rescue
Conservation Works
Air Date: 08/27/2026
Go behind the scenes at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium's Amphibian Conservation Area to see how the zoo is helping prevent the global decline of toads. Derek Benson, ACA Supervisor, shares how the team recreates natural habitats with native plants and carefully managed water systems to support breeding, rearing, and conservation efforts. Learn how the zoo's specialized care is giving threatened toad species a better chance for the future.