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Today AT THE ZOO

Today’s Hours

9AM – 4PM

The Zoo is taking precautions against Avian Influenza. Walkthrough aviaries are currently closed. For more info, click here.

Current road construction on Olive Avenue may cause traffic delays. Guests are encouraged to use the Belmont Avenue entrance to access the Zoo.

Join & Save

Memberships now available starting at just $100. Enjoy a full year of outdoor fun, supporting conservation and wonder.

Zoo Camp at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Join our fun, educational camps at the Zoo! Campers will enjoy learning, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities!

Roo & You

Hop on over to the Zoo for this fun, grownup-and-me family program. Roo and You is a great way to learn, play and grow together with your youngest animal buffs!

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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Check out our latest posts!

Lights πŸ’‘ Camera πŸŽ₯ Action 🎬 
Dive deep into the filming process with us! Here's a sneak peek of our new Zoo commercials. We had a blast creating them. Stay tuned, we can't wait for you all to see them!
Today is #HappyBearsDay and what better way to celebrate than with our own happy bears, Zaara & Mahdu! Enrichment, like what's shown here, is part of their daily care to keep them active and engaged.

πŸ“Ή: ZCS Clarissa
Happy #SalamanderSaturday! California tiger salamanders are one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in the U.S.. The biggest specimen on record was 13 inches long!
May is here and we're ready to have sunny days full of fun at the Zoo! Check out what we have coming up this month for you 😎 🌞
Today is #SaveTheRhino Day. 🦏 A solemn reminder about the critical endangerment of rhinos worldwide. Together, with AZA and Zoos globally, we're committed to preserving their habitats, sustaining populations, enforcing anti-poaching laws, and ensuring their survival. 🧑
We are excited to share that Muhimu is on his way to Wildlife Safari in Oregon, an AZA-accredited org, to join their herd. This is an exciting milestone after he was bottle-raised by our staff during the first several months of his life. We are looking forward to watching him grow & bring smiles to their guests!
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