By The Frogfather
The Frogfather has been making local headlines! With features in West Bridgford Live and the Nottingham Post, it is lovely to share the story behind our Nottingham business and introduce more people to the frogs that started it all.
From a birthday present to The Frogfather
It all began with my mum’s 70th birthday. After years of buying her frog ornaments, we decided to try something different: two real red-eyed tree frogs.
Those frogs needed a home, so I built them a tropical vivarium. One miniature rainforest led to another, and what began as a family present grew into a passion for amphibians, planted enclosures and the tiny ecosystems that support them.
Today, I keep and work with more than 30 species of frog. The Frogfather brings together that enthusiasm for keeping and breeding amphibians with practical equipment, bioactive supplies and accessible care information.
Read The Frogfather’s story in the news
Want to find out more about our origins? Our sponsored feature in West Bridgford Live explores the birthday present that started everything, how the business developed, and why education and responsible keeping matter to us.
Read The Frogfather’s story on West Bridgford Live
You can also explore the Nottingham Post coverage here:
See The Frogfather in the Nottingham Post
Discover a little more of The Frogfather
If the articles have sparked your curiosity, our free illustrated Dart Frog Care & Bioactive Vivarium Guide is a useful place to start. It introduces species selection, vivarium planning and everyday care, with husbandry information fact-checked by Dr Greg Dickens, our Scientific & Veterinary Adviser.
For the practical side of the hobby, explore our 3D-printed vivarium accessories. Many began as solutions to challenges in our own frog rooms, from positioning lights to providing breeding sites and managing ventilation.
And if you simply enjoy the frogs, take a look at The Frogfather 2027 A4 Wall Calendar, featuring photographs of our own animals alongside UK reptile, amphibian and other specialist events. A little piece of Frogfather for your home, office or frog room.
Thank you to everyone who has read, shared or supported our story. It is lovely to see how far those first two frogs have taken us.
