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The Zoo will be closing at 3PM on Saturday, May 30th for Ice Cream Zoofari. Get your tickets today!
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Our animals have been beating the heat with ice cold treats, and soon you can too at Ice Cream Zoofari! Enjoy unlimited @producersdairy ice cream tastings including sherbets, sundaes, floats, and more — all while strolling the Zoo! Get your tickets at our link in bio!
🗓️ Sat., May 30th
📍 Fresno Chaffee Zoo
🕔 5PM-8PM
Asali`s teefies are getting big 🦷
📸: ZCS Hannah
When you`re at the sleepover and wake up early but your friend is still asleep so now you just have to wait.
Happy World Turtle Day. We`ve got lots of turtles. We`ve got pond turtles. We`ve got box turtles. We`ve got snake-necked turtles. We`ve got turtles with big eyes. We`ve got turtles with cute noses. No matter the shape, the size, or the color, we love them!🐢
As the days get warmer our animals get a little closer to the water 🧊 🫧
Summer Zoo Camp is almost here and spots are filling fast! With camp opportunities available for ages 3-17, there`s an adventure waiting for students of all interests. This year, campers can blend their love of art and nature in Art Academy, a week of creativity designed especially for tweens and teens who love to explore, imagine, and make art. Whether your child is an experienced young artist or simply enjoys getting their hands messy with new materials, Art Academy offers a welcoming, supportive environment where self-expression is encouraged and celebrated.
Read more at our link in bio!
Happy Endangered Species Day!
"Every year on Endangered Species Day, we are reminded that conservation is not just about saving individual animals; it is about protecting the ecosystems, landscapes, and biodiversity that shape the places we call home . . ."
READ MORE at our link in bio!
Community Update
The Zoo’s Tropical Rainforest Aviary will be closing to the public on Sunday, July 5th. Since its 1988 opening, the exhibit has served as a celebration of flight that immerses visitors in a rainforest experience.
Over time, the space has become outdated and no longer supports the Zoo’s standards for welfare. The Rainforest birds will be relocated to other aviaries within the Zoo or will find new homes at other institutions. The Rainforest has been a large part of the Zoo’s history and guest’s experiences and will reopen at a later date as a non-animal experience.
Share some of your favorite memories of the Tropical Rainforest down below!
