Zoos play a critical role in amphibian conservation through breeding programs for chytrid-threatened species. Welfare management in these programs is increasingly sophisticated.
Zoo amphibian conservation programs face dual welfare responsibilities - the welfare of the captive amphibians themselves and the welfare of wild populations supported by reintroduction. Excellent captive management produces healthy, behaviorally competent animals whose release provides genuine conservation benefit. Disease screening before release prevents captive programs from inadvertently harming wild populations.