FCZ Blog - Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Celebrate Asali and Taraj’s Next Adventure

By FCZ Blog Team

October 15, 2026

Join Fresno Chaffee Zoo in celebrating Asali and Taraj, the Zoo’s 2-year-old African lions, as they get ready to embark on an exciting new journey. Meet The Siblings Asali and Taraj were born at Fresno Chaffee Zoo on November 5th, 2024 to first-time mom, Zamaya, and dad, Chisulo. Immediately, the pair became a favorite for […]

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Celebrate Family, Pride, and Community at Rainbow Family Day

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships

October 6, 2026

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Partners with California Department of Fish and Wildlife to Toss the Tusk

By FCZ Blog Team

September 28, 2026

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes UCSF – Fresno Summer Biomedical Students to Learn About Wildlife

By FCZ Blog Team

August 17, 2026

Government Affairs: Connecting Leaders, Communities, and Conservation

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships

August 3, 2026

Sustainable Fishing: How Fresno Chaffee Zoo Participates In Ocean Conservation

By Stephanie James, Animal Nutrition Center Manager

June 29, 2026

Art Academy: Where Creativity Blooms at Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Summer Camp

By Fresno Chaffee Zoo's Education Department

May 18, 2026

Endangered Species Day: Why the Endangered Species Act Still Matters

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships, and Rory Telemeco, Director of Conservation Science

May 15, 2026

The Making of “I Love the Fresno Chaffee Zoo”

By Michael Hoy, Author, Editor, and Publisher

April 10, 2026

Party for the Planet: How Fresno Chaffee Zoo Celebrates Earth Day

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships

April 7, 2026

Ag Day, Food for Thought: Seed to Table at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships

March 18, 2026

Art in Action: A Journey of Healing, Expression, and Hope at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

By Amy Avery, Director of Community Partnerships

February 16, 2026

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Newest Addition: Meet Eloise

By FCZ Blog Team

January 8, 2026

Volunteer Impact at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

By FCZ Staff, Docent Marc, and VolunTeen Ellie

December 11, 2025

Remarkable Reptiles: How Animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo Learn to Track

By Gail, Zoological Care Specialist

December 4, 2025

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Calls for the Public’s Support for Our Zoo

By FCZ Blog Team

November 24, 2025

A Successful Sniffari Night at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

By FCZ Blog Team

October 29, 2025

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wins Two Prestigious Awards From The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

By FCZ Blog Team

September 30, 2025

Ripley the harris’s hawk returns home after 15 months

By FCZ Blog Team

August 12, 2025

Historic Hatch: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Celebrates First-Andean Condor Chick, “Dolly”

By Mark Halvorsen, Curator of Asia West & South America

July 16, 2025

Tracking Lizards, Inspiring minds: A Day In The Field With Future Conservationists

By Bricken Sparacino, Director of Learning

July 1, 2025

Tiny Trailblazers: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes First Six-Banded Armadillo Ambassador Pups

By Ronnie Kerestus, Curator of Animal Outreach, Bird Show, and Well-Being/Enrichment

May 28, 2025

From Uncertainty to Triumph: The Intensive Care Behind Naji’s First Steps

By Vernon Presley, Curator of Tembo & Twiga

May 26, 2025

From Fresno to Bannerghatta: A Journey of Compassion and Conservation

By Sarah Shearer, Curator of Asia Central & Sea Lion Cove

May 26, 2025

Welcome to the FCZ Blog!

By Jon Forrest Dohlin, CEO & Zoo Director

May 21, 2025

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