Celebrate Salamanders With Us
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of World Salamander Day, a new global awareness day dedicated to celebrating and protecting salamanders! Taking place annually on March 28, World Salamander Day joins our growing calendar of amphibian awareness initiatives alongside World Frog Day (March 20) and Save The Frogs Day (April 28).
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The featured image atop this page is a Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) migrating to its breeding pond in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada; photo submission to the 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest.
Why Salamanders Need Our Attention
Salamanders are among the most threatened groups of animals on Earth (~45% of species at risk of extinction). These remarkable amphibians play crucial roles as predators and prey in ecosystems worldwide, yet they face severe threats from habitat loss, disease, pollution, and climate change. Despite their ecological importance, salamanders receive far less public attention than their anuran cousins.
World Salamander Day aims to change that by raising awareness, inspiring conservation action, and celebrating the incredible diversity of these often-overlooked amphibians.
Santa Cruz Black Salamander (Aneides niger), photo by Alex Staffen, Semi-Finalist in the 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest.
Why March 28?
The timing is perfect! Late March marks the peak of salamander migration season across much of North America and Europe. This is when spotted salamanders, marbled salamanders, and many other species emerge from their winter retreats to travel – sometimes hundreds of yards – to breeding pools. Communities across the world organize “salamander brigades” to help these migrating amphibians safely cross roads during this critical time.
March 28 also creates a powerful week-long celebration when combined with World Frog Day on March 20th, highlighting the full diversity of amphibian life. And it’s an easy date to remember, coming exactly a month prior to Save The Frogs Day (April 28th Every Year).
Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris), photo by Keaton Wood; finalist in the 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest. “This species is known for climbing and has a very strong bite force.”
Visit WorldSalamanderDay.org
We’ve created a dedicated website at worldsalamanderday.org where you’ll find:
- Information about why salamanders matter and why we chose March 28
- Ways to get involved, from joining a salamander brigade to protecting wetland habitats
- Amazing facts about salamander diversity and biology
- A stunning photo gallery showcasing salamanders from around the world
- Resources for educators, event organizers, and advocates
- The site is brand new…expect it to grow!
Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris), photo by Keaton Wood; 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest. “This genus of newt is an iconic salamander of the west coast of the USA. They are known for being incredibly toxic and being in an evolutionary arms race with garter snakes, which have evolved the ability to digest the toxin.”
How You Can Participate
There are many ways to celebrate World Salamander Day:
🌎 Join Our Online Events March 28th – Learn about salamander ecology and conservation with our guest experts. Get the details when you sign up for World Salamander Day alerts.
🦎 Join a Salamander Brigade – Help salamanders cross roads safely during migration season. Find programs near you on the World Salamander Day website.
📸 Document Salamanders – Share your salamander observations online and tag our brand new social media account @WorldSalamanderDay (mark us as a collaborator so we can help get you visibility!)
🎓 Educate Others – Teach friends, family, or students about salamander ecology and conservation.
🌿 Protect Habitat – Support wetland conservation efforts in your community, and protect forests.
📣 Spread The Word – Share information about salamanders and World Salamander Day with your local schools and environmental groups.
Blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma laterale), Illinois, USA, photo by Rachael Pahl; Semi-Finalist, 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest.
Part Of A Global Movement
World Salamander Day is a SAVE THE FROGS! initiative, building on nearly two decades of amphibian conservation work. Together with World Frog Day and Save The Frogs Day, we’re creating a spring season dedicated to amphibian awareness and action.
Mark your calendar for March 28, 2026, and visit worldsalamanderday.org to learn more!
Photo of Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) from Arlington Virginia by Adrian Nielsen, Age 15, 2025 SAVE THE FROGS! Photo Contest
SAVE THE FROGS! is the world’s leading amphibian conservation organization. Since 2008, we’ve been working to protect amphibian populations and habitats around the world through education, advocacy, and habitat restoration.
