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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!
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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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We are deeply saddened to share the news that our male meerkat Jasper has passed.
At 15 years old, many know him as one of the original members of the meerkat mob in African Adventure. With his advanced age, our animal care teams have been monitoring his quality of life closely for several years.
During a recent health exam, the animal care team and veterinary team made the difficult but necessary decision to humanely euthanize him due to age related issues.
In his last years at the Zoo, he went from being our sole meerkat, to helping establish a thriving mob.
Our deepest condolences to his animal care team and all who share a special memory of him.
Ever scratched a baby warthog? Book our `Wild About Warthogs` behind-the-scenes experience where you can get up-close and give these cuties a lovely backscratcher session and feed them lettuce. Visit our link in bio for booking!
Join the adventure! ๐ Fresno Chaffee Zoo is recruiting volunteers and docents, and the experiences are as fun as they are meaningful. Curious? Dive into our blog to learn more at our link in bio! Deadline to apply: December 18. ๐ฟ๐
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?๐
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
Weโre celebrating an early Christmas gift! ๐ ๐ฆ
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 ๐ถ! `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 ๐ฎ ๐
Starring FCZ`s CEO as Dohlin the Elf
