Today AT THE ZOO
Today’s Hours
9AM – 4PM
The Zoo will be closing early at 3PM on ZooBoo Dates 10/23, 10/24, and 10/25.
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Memberships now available starting at just $100. Enjoy a full year of outdoor fun, supporting conservation and wonder.
FCZ BLOG
At Fresno Chaffee Zoo, we aim to inspire care for animals, create meaningful connections, build community and save wildlife. This blog is a new way for us to invite you behind-the-scenes to meet the people, hear the stories, and witness the impact of our mission in action, both here in Fresno and around the world.
science saturday
During this once-a-month program, participants will engage in zoo science and learn about conservation action through hands-on activities led by Zoo Educators. This program is designed for students ages 5-9 and their grownups. Each program has a unique theme and lesson making every experience a new one!
Roo & You
Hop on over to the Zoo for this fun, grownup-and-me family program. Roo and You is a great way to learn, play and grow together with your youngest animal buffs!
Go Behind The Scenes
Behind-the-Scenes adventures take guests one step closer to the animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, giving guests a special, unforgettable experience!
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Meet Batari, our new female Malayan tiger. Batari is coming to us all the way from @tulsazoo, as part of the Malayan tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). She can be seen daily in the tiger stream exhibit. Be sure to give her a warm welcome during your next visit!
Happy World Sloth Bear Day! Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a committed partner to the AZA Sloth Bear SAFE program which seeks to protect this vulnerable species from extinction due to habitat loss and poaching by mitigating human-bear conflicts and protecting their native lands.
Enjoy all the spooktacular vibes of ZooBoo, now, with your four-legged companion! Sniffari Night: ZooBoo Edition takes place on October 26th. Explore the Zoo with your pup, enjoy fall time photo ops, trick-or-treating, and a special pooch parade! Tickets available at our link in bio!
Thank you to @elainespetresorts for sponsoring this spooktacular event!
Who else is feeling GOURDgous this October? We`ve been celebrating the start of the Fall season like our lion cubs with their pumpkin enrichment 🎃 🦁
📸: ZCS Heidi
Celebrating National Customer Service Week with the friendly faces who make every Zoo visit special from the moment you arrive! 🦁🌟
Happy October! 🎃
We have a #gourd amount of fun things planned this month! Check out what we have planned ▶️
🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Fresno Chaffee Zoo has won TWO prestigious AZA Awards! 🏆
✨ Exhibit Award – Top Honors for Kingdoms of Asia
🌿 Advocacy Impact Award – Top Honors for Coexist with Wildlife, California
These honors from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums recognize our commitment to world-class animal care, community building, and conservation advocacy.
Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and community — these awards are YOURS too!
Learn more at our link in bio!
Ready, set, BID! Our Safari Night Gala silent auction is now live. With over 200 items, and more being added, there`s something for everyone! Proceeds benefit the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and our work to inspire people to care for animals, create connections, build community, and save wildlife. Browse by clicking the link in our bio and selecting "Safari Night Online Auction." Auction closed Friday, September 26th at 8:30 p.m. PDT. Need not be present to win. Items to be picked up at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. No Shipping.
