Critterville’s Fascinating Journey
…for amphibians, she would take Hannah home at the end of each season. At the end of Lu-Anne’s second season, with the blessing of founder and director Eva Butler, she…
A Warm Welcome to Critterville’s Newest Residents
Imagine walking into a room filled with the gentle rustling of scales and the soft croaking of amphibians. That’s the miraculous touch of Critterville at Sacramento Splash, a vibrant home…
Learning Resources
…complex food webs sustain many larger species of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Most of the critters in vernal pools are native to California and many survive only in vernal…
Pacific Chorus Frog
The Pacific Chorus Frog is the only green or brown frog in our area with a dark “mask” across its eyes and “suction cups” on its toes. Often called the…
Western Spadefoot
The Western Spadefoot is small and squat. Its back is olive-brown or gray with dark blotches and little red bumps. The skin on its back is mostly smooth, unlike that…
California Tiger Salamander
The most remarkable feature of the California Tiger Salamander is its striking coloration. Adults are black with yellow or cream spots. The body is thick, with a rounded nose and…
Fall 2025 Homeschool **NEW** Program Announcement: Pre-Registration is Open
…plant life cycles, discover the importance of pollinators, and learn how to cultivate a thriving California native pollinator garden. Along the way, they’ll meet local birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals—uncovering…
Clam Shrimp
A Clam Shrimp looks like a small clam. Two shells cover its body. Between the shells you can see two body sections below the head. The front section is the…
Michelle Prentice
…Michelle’s main focus is the amphibians and turtles.“ Educating kids about the environment and all the life teeming in vernal pools and the surrounding grasslands is a joy for Michelle….
Aquatic Snails
Freshwater snails are not as colorful as their saltwater cousins. In general, their shells come in shades of gray, brown, and black, often with flecks of yellow or white. Vernal…