Today AT THE ZOO
Today’s Hours
9AM – 4PM
The Tropical Rainforest Aviary is closed due to unforeseen maintenance needs through 6/19. We apologize for the inconvenience.
WEEK FOR WILDLIFE
Take part in a special Week for Wildlife! Five days dedicated to making a meaningful impact for animals and conservation. Throughout the week, every dollar raised will directly support the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to care for animals, create connections, build community, and save wildlife. Your support helps ensure a thriving future for wildlife at the Zoo and around the world!
Join & Save
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.
Join our fun, educational camps at the Zoo! Campers will enjoy learning, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities.
ART ACADEMY
Join us for an unforgettable journey where creativity meets conservation, and every masterpiece tells a story of wonder, inspiration, and love for the natural world. Sign up for Zoo Art Camp today and unleash the artist within!
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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Happy National Pigeon Day!
Today we celebrate these amazing birds that are often thought of as `ordinary` or pests. Pigeons have an incredible history as long distance messengers, and include several unique and interesting species from around the world including the Nicobar pigeon and pied imperial pigeon. Stop by our entrance aviary to see them on your next visit!
Happy June! Check out what you can do to make your summer a wild one right here at the Zoo!
For nearly 100 years, Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been bringing the community together for wildlife, but our work is only made possible with your support. Together we’ve raised $9,209.
As we wrap up our Week for Wildlife, we’re celebrating all the teams who make the Zoo’s work possible, not just this week but every day!
There is still time to show your support and have your gift go twice as far! Give now at onecau.se/weekforwildlife
From puzzles to playtime, enrichment plays a daily role in maintaining the health and well-being of our animals. Your gift supports our animal enrichment program to help keep the animals active, curious, and healthy every day.
Give now at our link in bio
or Text "weekforwildlife" to 44834.
Our Veterinary Team relies on essential resources such as lab testing, diagnostic equipment, and specialty consultants to provide the highest level of care for animals of all sizes. Your donation helps equip our teams with the resources they need!
Support our mission today at our link in bio
OR Text "weekforwildlife" to 44834.
We`re excited to celebrate #WeekForWildlife by shining a light on our blunt-nosed leopard lizard breed and release program! With your help, we can keep bringing this amazing species back to its Central Valley home. Join us in making a difference:
Give now at our link in bio OR
Text "weekforwildlife" 44834.
EVERY. MEAL. MATTERS. Our Animal Nutrition Team prepares the diets for nearly 2,000 animals at the Zoo. This #WeekForWildlife, your donation helps support our Animal Nutrition Center, where every bite is crafted with care.
Give now at our link in bio OR
Text "weekforwildlife" to 44834.
We`re celebrating our not so peewee sized alligator, Peewee, for World Alligator Day today. Alligators can live up to about 50 years in the wild. In fact, once they reach about 4 feet, they are safe from most predators, except humans and other alligators.
