Today AT THE ZOO
Today’s Hours
9AM – 4PM
The Sloth Bear and Otter habitat will be closed July 13th-14th for maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.
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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.
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🦇 Bats Aren’t Bad Guys! 🦇
California is home to 26 bat species, many of which are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. These incredible animals play a vital role in our ecosystem, with a single bat capable of eating thousands of insects each night. While bats are important to our environment, they can also carry the rabies virus.
This week, Fresno Chaffee Zoo staff discovered two deceased bats on Zoo grounds. Following established Zoo protocols, both bats were submitted for rabies testing, and results confirmed they were positive for rabies.
The health and safety of our guests, staff, volunteers, and animals remains our highest priority. The Zoo maintains comprehensive safety protocols to help ensure the continued safety of everyone at the Zoo.
The discovery serves as an important reminder that rabies is endemic to the Fresno area and that you should never approach, touch, or handle bats or other wild animals. If you encounter wildlife that appears sick, injured, or is behaving unusually, keep a safe distance and contact your local wildlife authorities.
Our Independence Day was one to remember! 🎆 On July 4, Zamaya welcomed two healthy lion cubs. Mom and cubs are doing well behind the scenes as they continue to bond and grow. We`ll share updates as soon as they`re ready to make their public debut on habitat.🦁💥 🦁💥
Happy Shark Awareness Day! Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a proud partner of the AZA SAFE Shark & Ray program. Sharks play an important role in their ocean ecosystems, helping to maintain fish and other prey populations. Unfortunately, many shark species are threatened by overfishing and habitat destruction. You can help protect sharks by choosing sustainable seafood the next time you shop. Learn more on your next visit at our daily Shark Talk at Stingray Bay!
Enrichment helps keep our animals engaged and sharp, and sometimes it even takes special forms during different seasons. Wallace got to enjoy a little splash pad to cool off his shell. 🐢 💓
📹: ZCS Gail
When you realize you won`t be swinging tree to tree from mom`s waist forever.
📷: ZCS Courtney
As the summer days get hotter, the water becomes less questionable for Thando & Davu! 🌊 🐘
📹: ZCS Sara
Rise and shine right here at the Zoo! Join us on July 25th from 8AM-10AM for our Breakfast With The Animals event. Enjoy a hearty breakfast spread while the zoo wakes up around you. Perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking to add a little roar to their morning routine!
Get your tickets at our link in bio!
Check out what we`ve got going on for the month before July flies by ❇️
