Toad Patrol

Toad Patrol is a Canadian animated series which first aired in 1999 on Teletoon. It was created by George Sarson and his wife Peggy. Although it is primarily aimed at young children, it found a following among pre-teens to young adults because despite the fairly young and lighthearted appearance of the show, it had some rather dark undertones beneath the surface. The show's story was being unofficially developed as early as 1985 and was in the official development stage as the creators started selling Mistle Toad chocolates and cream pops to raise money. The show was animated by Korea, AKOM (First Season) and India, UTV Toons (Second Season), although much in-betweening was done in Canada at Funbag and Helix studios. It is currently airing on the UniMás Spanish-language network as Patrulla de Sapitos.

Story

The story is about a group of eight young "Toadlet" siblings and their struggle for survival in The Great Forest.

The Ancients are quite powerful and knowledgeable in shamanistic like magic. According to legend; they had created Toad Hollow, left many symbols of their existence behind and had eventually disappeared. Now, due to unknown reasons, the Toads have to abandon the forest and migrate to Toad Hollow. Toad Hollow is basically a giant haven, home to many Toads. The only way to enter Toad Hollow is a gateway known as the Fairy Ring. Or at least, this is the only way that will prevent one from becoming a Toadstool after the ring closes. This portal of sorts opens and closes in random areas of the forest annually, and any who miss the Ring end up stranded or turn into a toadstool.