Frogs

Scientific name: Litoria infrafrenata

The White-lipped Tree Frog is the largest of all the tree frogs, growing up to 13.5 cm in length! These species get their name from the distinctive white outline around their mouths, kind of like a frog-lipstick or a 90's lip liner. 

The White-lipped Tree Frog is found in north Queensland and even as far north as Papua New Guinea. 

This 'lipstick' wearing frog has another unusual trait. The White-lipped Tree Frog doesn't make the typical frog 'ribbit' that we're all familiar with. Instead, they make a loud barking call. 

We have 3 White-lipped Tree Frogs at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. 

Scientific name: Litoria caerulea

The most familiar of our Tree Frogs, the Green Tree Frog can be found all over Australia. The Green Tree Frog is the second largest species of Tree Frog, growing up to 12 cm in length. 

The Green Tree Frog likes to spend its days relaxing in tree hollows, dark crevices and plants before going out after dark for dinner. Their diet usually consists of insects but they have been known to eat almost anything...even bats and small snakes!

We have 4 Green Tree Frogs at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. 

Scientific name: Litoria aurea

The Green & Golden Frog ranges in colour from a bright emerald-green to a dull-olive colour. 

Smaller than the White-lipped & Green Tree Frogs but still considered large, the Green & Golden Frog can grow up to 8 cm in length. 

This particular species Frog is usually found in New South Wales however, they are currently endangered.  Birds, lizards, snakes and even other frogs have all been known to eat the Green & Golden Frog. 

You can still find some in the wild! They have been spotted hopping around in Homebush, NSW. 

We have 12 Green & Golden Frogs at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.