Jun 25, 2024 · The new exhibit takes an in-depth look at the zoo’s vital conservation program, with which TCU partners in caring for its beloved horned frog. The zoo touts releasing hundreds of hatchlings on public and private land throughout the state of Texas.

Nov 5, 2024 · From the presidential election to business and theater, Horned Frogs are in the news. The Fort Worth Zoo announced the release of a record-breaking number of Texas horned lizards into their native range. An incredible 301 of the 617 Texas horned lizards released were hatched at the Fort Worth Zoo.

The TCU Horned Frogs are the athletic teams that represent Texas Christian University. The 18 varsity teams participate in NCAA Division I and in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for football, competing mostly in the Big 12 Conference.

Mar 20, 2022 · The horned frog has been TCU’s mascot since 1897. You can see the critters at the Fort Worth Zoo, which breeds them. Here’s the history.

The University uses two special horned frog depictions as additional visual identifiers for TCU: the signature University Frog and the Athletic Frog. Horned frogs are spiked, heavily armored and fiercely territorial. The Texas horned lizard is the state reptile of Texas.

Sep 24, 2021 · For more than 10 years, the Texas Horned Lizard Coalition – including TCU, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and zoos in Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio and elsewhere – has been studying how to restore Texas horned lizards to formerly occupied habitats.

Jan 5, 2023 · FORT WORTH, Texas — The horned lizards – commonly referred to in Texas as "horned frogs" -- that reside at the Fort Worth Zoo are currently hibernating. Meaning? Yes, TCU's...

Aug 31, 2023 · But you can get a look at the critters at the Fort Worth Zoo, which is one of the only zoos in the country to successfully breed them. The program that began in 2001 is a partnership with Texas...

May 6, 2023 · The Fort Worth Zoo (FWZ) is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to evaluate the methods used to reintroduce captive-hatched Texas horned lizards into formerly occupied habitats of North Texas.

Sep 22, 2021 · A team of Texas horned lizard conservationists reached a major milestone this month with the successful release of the 1,000 th captive-born reptile. Working to restore their decimated numbers, the Fort Worth Zoo partnered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and TCU on reintroduction methodologies.