Today AT THE ZOO
Today’s Hours
9AM – 4PM
The Zoo will be close early at 2PM on New Year’s Eve 12/31
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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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Check out our latest posts!
Throwback to when our colobus baby, Ime, was super small yet full of energy and passion 😍 🥰
📸: ZCS Heidi
Penari can sometimes make you forget the ferocity of his species 😅 🐅 🐯
📸: ZCS Courtney
One of our macaws was caught cosplaying a tortoise. 10/10 costume and impression. 🔟 😅
📸: ZCS Ashleigh
Some say a squirrel monkey`s dark eyes, white face and dark mouth resemble a skull. This is why in some places they have been called "skull monkeys".
📸: ZCS Staff
When life gives you watermelons...you savor every bite 🍉 🦧
📸: ZCS Courtney
Our little Empanada was giving us S tier crunches during his snack session 🌺 🥰
📸: ZCS Marisol
Victoria is always ready to lend a helping hand (or beak) when it comes to cleaning up! 😅
📸: ZCS Ashleigh
The Komodo dragon is known for its powerful bite. Muscles in their jaws and throats allow them to swallow large chunks of meat rapidly. Their serrated teeth allow them to tear through prey, and they are known to have highly septic bacteria in their saliva.
📸: ZCS Suzy
