Today AT THE ZOO
Todayโs Hours
9AM โ 4PM
The Zoo will be close early at 2PM on Christmas Eve 12/24 and be closed on Christmas Day 12/25
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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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Victoria is always ready to lend a helping hand (or beak) when it comes to cleaning up! ๐
๐ธ: 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.
๐ธ: ZCS Suzy
We`re excited to formally introduce you to our newest member of the savanna, Eloise. Kayla, like all our animals, is exercising choice and control on when she wants to go out with Eloise. Be sure to stop by African Adventure for a chance to see her. Here are some of her first moments on habitat.
Christmas! Just a week away! What better way to lead up to the holiday cheer than coming to IllumiNature and surrounding yourself with hundreds of lanterns, delicious holiday treats, and festive photo ops! Learn more at our link in bio!
Our female orangutan N`dari turned 15 today. N`dari was born right here at Fresno Chaffee Zoo and we`re so happy to watch her grow up. ๐ฅน Share your favorite N`dari memories down below!
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
