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El Ranario, The Frog Pond
El Ranario, The Frog Pond
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Santa Elena
Puntarenas Province
Monteverde, Costa Rica
011-506-645-6320
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Lake / Pond
Garden
Aquarium
El Ranario, The Frog Pond Description
A well-organized series of terrariums houses 26 species of frogs native to Costa Rica. What we loved was that the guides really take the time to find the well-hidden creatures, and to explain all their oddball habits. The nighttime flashlight tour is the real highlight.
Kid Tips
Babies: Children younger than 6 are free
School-Age Kids: Kids will be the ones who really get involved in the search, helping the guides spot the elusive frogs.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Older kids will find the Ranaria tame as the frogs are enclosed in glass and it would be more fun to see them in the wild.
Planning Notes
- Plan to come back at night. Your ticket buys you all-day access, including the chance to return at night, and make sure you do it. It's a completely different experience to see these frogs, many of which are nocturnal, venturing out at night.
Just the Facts
Hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Fees: Less than $10
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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