2012 ZOOm Photo Contest!!!

Whether you are a young enthusiast or a seasoned photo hobbyist, this is your chance to take your best shot! This is a wonderful opportunity to show off your shutterbug skills and show pride in your Zoo at the same time. Prizes will be given for the top 3 in each category: Visitor Experience, Animal Portrait, Composition, Animal Action, Most Humorous, Youth (11yrs and under) and now with a seventh category, by popular demand, Animal Babies! Any photos that contain faces of people MUST be accompanied by Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Model Release form here signed by each person depicted. Click here to download the rules and regulations.

Click the photo to the left to see all of the 2011 ZOOm Photo Contest Winners.

TOT TIME is back again!

Tot Time is for ages 18 months - 5 yrs old. and their parent/guardians. Each class will: Read an enjoyable children’s story, Create an animal craft or build enrichment for a Zoo animal, Meet a special animal friend, See and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin, and bones, and Discover fun facts about animals and nature.

Cost:(Includes 1 child and parent)
Members: $8
Non-Members: $10

For more information click our Zoo Adventure Camp sign.

Adopt –An– Animal Special: Malayan Tiger

Click here for more details.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is excited to announce the construction of our newest exhibit, Sea Lion Cove. This $10.5M project will bring the Central California Coast’s Point Lobos to Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Funded by the 2004 Fresno County Tax Initiative, Measure Z, Sea Lion Cove is the first of several new projects coming to the Zoo.

Sea Lion Cove will tell the story of the Central Valley’s connection with the California Coast. Viewing areas will provide an engaging learning experience, and memorable guest experiences by including a large underwater viewing area. Presentations will be given daily, focusing on natural behaviors and abilities, biology and conservation.

The money raised for Sea Lion Cove will help extend Measure Z funds for future exhibits. You can help by purchasing collectable “I helped build Sea Lion Cove” buttons!

$3 per button if picked up at the Zoo
$5 per button if purchased online Click Here to purchase online.