Today AT THE ZOO
Today’s Hours
9AM – 4PM
Wilderness Falls Water Play is back for the season. Enjoy the splash pad from 10AM to 4PM daily.
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Memberships now available starting at just $100. Enjoy a full year of outdoor fun, supporting conservation and wonder.


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.
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Fly on by to our Butterfly Garden and sprinkle a little magic on your Spring season 🦋 Surround yourself among hundreds of butterflies of all colors, shapes, and sizes.
Chisulo`s mane always has us amazed but did you know it can also tell us about his health? Scientist have found that density and coloration of a lion`s mane is influenced by multiple factors including genetics, testosterone, climate, age, health and nutrition.
We`re galumphing with joy because today is our harbor seal, Ariel`s 15th birthday! 🎈 🦭
The animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo consume hundreds of pounds of browse every year! Cleaning up in your garden? You can bring your pesticide-free browse to the Zoo`s approved drop-off location. Visit our link in bio to learn more!
Family reunion on the savanna! 🦏 Welcome, Tim, to Eloise`s world—catch the whole crew grazing together in African Adventure!
✅ Protecting an endangered CA species
✅ Boosting their population in the wild
✅ Using science for conservation action
‼️ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN‼️
Book a Dino-Mite Overnight and step into a prehistoric adventure your family will never forget! Enjoy an exclusive tour through Zoorassic Park, a pizza party, a nighttime footprint hunt, up-close Zoo Talks, behind-the-scenes tours, a delicious breakfast, and more, all within the safety of the Zoo! Learn more at the link in bio!
Zamaya showed off her tree climbing skills 🌳 👑






