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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.
science saturday
During this once-a-month program, participants will engage in zoo science and learn about conservation action through hands-on activities led by Zoo Educators. This program is designed for students ages 5-9 and their grownups. Each program has a unique theme and lesson making every experience a new one!
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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Enjoy the colorful and magical experience of #IllumiNature now with your four-legged friend! Sniffari Night: IllumiNature Edition will take place on Dec. 9th. Grab your buddy and their favorite leash and enjoy holiday photo-ops, special treats, and hundreds of lanterns! Tap our link in bio for more information
We’re celebrating an early Christmas gift! 🎄 🦏
Our southern white rhino, Kayla, gave birth to a female calf on November 28th. Our newest little girl is healthy and settling in beautifully. Kayla is doing an amazing job, and the pair is enjoying some peaceful holiday bonding time behind the scenes. More holiday cheer (and updates!) coming soon.
We`re stepping out of November on a high note 🎶! `Tis the season to enjoy over 20 nights of IllumiNature this December! Continue the holiday tradition of enjoying a night at the Zoo fully lit up by hundreds of handmade lanterns. You don`t want to miss out 🏮 🎄
Starring FCZ`s CEO as Dohlin the Elf
May you feast today like our tapir in this clip. The Zoo will be open today but close early at 2PM if you`d like to have a pre-feast visit 🦃
📸: ZCS Cheryl
IllumiNature season is here! After weeks of prep, lanterns are set up, on display, and ready for you to see! There`s still time to get your tickets! Visit https://fcz.ticketapp.org/portal/product/77 to pick your date and learn more.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been part of our community’s story for generations — a place where memories are made, curiosity grows, and the wonder of wildlife inspires us all.
Your year-end gift ensures that programs like Welcome Wednesdays and After School at the Zoo remain accessible to families across the Central Valley. And thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Claude Laval Family, every gift made before December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact for families across the Valley.
Join us in shaping a future where everyone feels welcome at our Zoo. Give today at our link in bio.
