We are so excited to announce that our female orangutan, Negara, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on October 5th. They are both doing well bonding behind-the-scenes. This little bundle of orange joy needs a name and that`s where YOU can help us. Will her name be Marigold, Ru, or Lyra? Visit the Zoo to vote for your favorite! The last day to vote will be Sunday, November 1st. Stay tuned for updates!

📸: Asia Central Team

#Skeletober what`s in the casket!? oops, we mean casque! As you can see from this x-ray of our rhinoceros hornbill, their famous horn or `casque` is hollow. Scientists believe it acts as a resonance chamber that amplifies the sound of their honking call.

Happy World Sloth Bear Day! Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a committed partner to the AZA Sloth Bear SAFE program which seeks to protect this vulnerable species from extinction due to habitat loss and poaching by mitigating human-bear conflicts and protecting their native habitats.

Next up for #Skeletober we`re diving under with our giant gouramis. Thanks to their special organ called a `labyrinth organ`, they can breathe air from the surface. This allows them to survive in muddy waters with low oxygen.

Looking for a sign to visit the Zoo? How about two??
Indy and Jubilee have made their habitat debut and can now be seen daily in African Adventure.

Join us this Sunday, October 11th for a celebration of community and belonging at Rainbow Family Day in honor of National Coming Out Day! Enjoy music, art, educational activities, and local food vendors in a welcoming space for all. 🌈 👪 ❤️
A special thank you to our sponsor, @Binationalca, for their ongoing support!
Learn more about this year`s performances and activities on our Zoo Blog at our link in bio.