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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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IllumiNature is a blast, just take it from Dohlin the Elf! IllumiNature now running for 13 straight days 12/11 to 12/23. You do not want to miss this magical holiday experience featuring hundreds of themed handmade lanterns, hot cocoa, s'mores and so much more!
Let's make this December one to remember! Here's what we've got going on this month! Who else is feeling the festive energy?๐ŸŽ„
Enjoy the colorful and magical experience of #IllumiNature now with your four-legged friend! Sniffari Night: IllumiNature Edition will take place on Dec. 9th. Grab your buddy and their favorite leash and enjoy holiday photo-ops, special treats, and hundreds of lanterns! Tap our link in bio for more information

Thank you to our sponsor @elainespetresorts
Weโ€™re celebrating an early Christmas gift! ๐ŸŽ„ ๐Ÿฆ 
Our southern white rhino, Kayla, gave birth to a female calf on November 28th. Our newest little girl is healthy and settling in beautifully. Kayla is doing an amazing job, and the pair is enjoying some peaceful holiday bonding time behind the scenes. More holiday cheer (and updates!) coming soon.
We're stepping out of November on a high note ๐ŸŽถ! 'Tis the season to enjoy over 20 nights of IllumiNature this December! Continue the holiday tradition of enjoying a night at the Zoo fully lit up by hundreds of handmade lanterns. You don't want to miss out ๐Ÿฎ ๐ŸŽ„ 
Starring FCZ's CEO as Dohlin the Elf
May you feast today like our tapir in this clip. The Zoo will be open today but close early at 2PM if you'd like to have a pre-feast visit ๐Ÿฆƒ 

๐Ÿ“ธ: ZCS Cheryl
Sometimes you just need to hitch a ride.
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