Frog ponds can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Before building your pond you should consider the size of your garden, intended location of pond, proximity to neighbours, available materials, local frog species already in residence, time available for maintenance and your budget.

Virtually any type or size container is suitable provided it is not metallic (tadpoles are very sensitive to metallic impurities). The following items may be used as frog ponds: old porcelain bath tubs, children's plastic wading pools (eg clam shell variety), pre-fabricated fibreglass shells, compacted clay, terracotta pots, PVC lined ponds and concrete. Please note cement ponds will need to be cured before tadpoles can be introduced.