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Visitor Guide BECOME A FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO MEMBER! Zoo Camp & Zoo Adventures VISITOR GUIDE Today’s admission receipt can be applied toward the The Zoo offers day-long and week-long adventure camps purchase of a one-year membership at the Zoo admission for preschool through adults during all school breaks. The booth. Zoo memberships may also be purchased at Zoo also offers group overnights, docent lead tours, group fresnochaffeezoo.org or by calling 559-498-5921. Fresno behind-the-scenes tours and volunteer opportunities Chaffee Zoo members receive the following benefits: year-round. For more information, call the Education Department at 559-498-5920 or visit • Free admission to the Zoo during regular Zoo hours for fresnochaffeezoo.org. one full year. • Discounted admission to over 120 zoos and Teacher & Educational Support aquariums nationwide. Off-site, we offer standard-based Zoomobile and classroom talks. At the Zoo, take advantage of • Quarterly members’ ZooNews magazine. standard-based, hands-on lab and Zoo preview programs The mission of Fresno Chaffee Zoo • Admission to “members only” events. as well as guided tours. Classrooms, educational materials, is to inspire wonder of our natural world, • A 10 percent discount at all Fresno Chaffee Zoo gift check-out kits, teacher workshops, docent and other shops, Safari Café and Kopje Lodge. volunteer training are also available. Contact the Education provide an engaging learning environment, Department at 559-498-5920 for more information or to • Discounted tickets to Zoo fundraising events. and create a passion for conservation. make reservations. • Discounts on Zoo Adventure Camp and Zoo education programs. Behind the Scenes Encounters • FREE admission to Stingray Bay. Get closer than ever with reptiles, carnivores and more! HOURS Visit our website at fresnochaffeezoo.org under the Hours vary by season. Visit fresnochaffeezoo.org ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL “Plan Your Visit” tab for pricing information and to or call 559-498-5910 for current hours of operation. Sponsor an animal from Fresno Chaffee Zoo as a gift book your tour. IT’S TIME TO RETHINK EXTINCT! for a friend, the family or as a classroom project. For Hours subject to change without prior notice. Group Events/Weddings They’re here! Twenty-one prehistoric creatures have hatched at the Zoo. Now through October, you can more information, visit fresnochaffeezoo.org, call Plan an unforgettable private party, corporate event or explore Zoorassic Park, a self-guided expedition into the land of the lost. You won’t want to miss this 559-498-5921, or visit the admission booth. wedding at the Zoo. For prices, menu options and opportunity to see and hear these lifelike animatronic dinosaurs. MEMBERSHIPS SPECIES SURVIVAL PLAN reservations, call 559-498-5924. Zoo memberships may be purchased at Fresno Chaffee Zoo participates with other zoos and fresnochaffeezoo.org, the admission booth, or by wildlife parks around the world to save endangered Birthday Parties calling 559-498-5921 TICKETS & SEASON PASSES species from extinction. The Species Survival Plan® We have WILD birthday packages at the Zoo. Each birthday For exhibit tickets or to learn more about the Zoorassic Park (SSP) is a program created by the Association of Zoos party includes private use of our Jungle Bungalow party Season Pass, see the Zoo admissions window, visit By entering Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you grant permission to and Aquariums (AZA) member zoos to develop area, personal party attendant and much more! Call fresnochaffeezoo.org, or call 559-498-5921. Fresno Chaffee Zoo to utilize your image and voice (or breeding management strategies to help protect 559-498-5923 for more information. any recordings captured within Zoo grounds) for any some of the planet’s rarest animals. You can help us ADOPT-A-Tyrannosaurus Rex purpose without payment or credit. save wildlife by becoming a member of Fresno Photo/Video Policy Visitors are welcome to photograph and/or videotape at Tyrannosaurus rex Adopt-An-Animal packages are Chaffee Zoo. For more information, call Fresno Chaffee Zoo for their personal use. Visitors wishing available for a limited time only! It’s the perfect gift for 559-498-5921. any dino lover. Adopt packages can be purchased at to photograph and/or videotape for non-personal use, the the Zoo admissions window, online at CHARITABLE TRUST including, but not limited to, commercial, artistic, Please remember the Zoo in your will or charitable educational, or media use, must first receive prior written fresnochaffeezoo.org, or by calling 559-498-5921. 894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, California 93728 fresnochaffeezoo.org trust. Call the Development Department at approval from the Zoo’s Marketing Department. Call DINO-MITE BIRTHDAY PARTIES (559) 498-5910 559-498-5959 for more information. 559-498-5936 or email marketing@fresnochaffeezoo.org for more information. Have the ultimate dinosaur themed party for your little paleontologist! To learn more about dinosaur themed parties and events, call 559-498-5923. 06/2019 SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ANIMALS GUENON, LESSER SPOT NOSE (7) HARBOR SEAL (4) African Adventure Twiga Terrace: Giraffe Feeding Station IMPALA (33) ADDAX (31, 32) This 13-acre expansion features cheetahs, Experience giraffes up-close-and- personal KANGAROO, RED (18) ALLIGATOR, AMERICAN (23) lions, elephants and more! It’s also home by feeding one of our gentle giants. KOMODO DRAGON (2, 6) to Twiga Terrace, a giraffe feeding station $3 per person per feeding. ANTEATER, GIANT (6) Presented by: KUDU, GREATER (31, 32) with stunning views of animals roaming Hours vary seasonally - check insert for schedule. ARMADILLO, SIX BANDED (24) LEMUR, RED RUFFED (5) throughout mixed species savannahs. Sponsored by Valley Children’s Healthcare. AOUDAD (13) LEMUR, RING-TAILED (7) BABIRUSA, SULAWESI (21) LION (27) Dino Dig CAPYBARA (6) Valley Farm MACAW, BLUE/GOLD & HAYACINTH (24) Excavate a full-size T-Rex and other New and improved! See how Valley CHEETAH (29) MEERKAT (28) fossils, like a real paleontologist. Tools agriculture impacts the entire world. COATI (7) are available in the dig site. Presented by: ORANGUTAN, SUMATRAN (8) Sponsored by the Gar and Esther Tootelian COBRA, KING (2) OSTRICH (31, 32) Charitable Foundation CONDOR, ANDEAN (17) OTTER, SPOT NECKED (12) Roo Walkabout COLOBUS, BLACK AND WHITE (7) An Australian walk-through exhibit PARAKEET, PRINCESS OF WALES (9) Wilderness Falls CRANE, CROWNED (3) featuring red kangaroos, wallabies, Cool off and explore the wilderness with PECCARY, CHACOAN (25) DOVE, BLEEDING-HEART (15) wallaroos, emus and kookaburras in a features like a stream bed, wet sand play PELICAN, BROWN (4) EAGLE, BATALEUR (17) unique, multi-species exhibit setting! area, a fire lookout tower and a waterfall. PORCUPINE, PREHENSILE-TAILED (24) ELEPHANT, AFRICAN (33) Hours vary seasonally - check insert for schedule. Hours vary seasonally - check insert for schedule. 1 RHINOCEROS, WHITE (31) 2 6 FLAMINGO, AMERICAN (14) RHINOCEROS, GREATER ONE-HORNED (10) Sea Lion Cove FOX, FENNEC (7) Winged Wonders Bird Show 4 RHINOCEROS HORNBILL (17) Be immediately transported to the 5 FROG, POISON DART (2) Prepare to be wowed as birds fly overhead 32 SCREAMER, CRESTED (14) California coast with the sound of crashing FROGMOUTH, TAWNY (9) and show off their unique traits at this SEA LION, CALIFORNIA (4) waves, salty sea air, barking sea lions, free-flight bird show. GALAH (9) SERVAL (11) harbor seals and beautiful brown pelicans. Check posted schedule or insert for show times. GIRAFFE, RETICULATED & MASAI (32) FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOOO Check insert for sea lion chat schedule. 7 SHARK, NURSE & BAMBOO (16) GUAM RAIL (15) (8) Zoorassic Park 3 SIAMANG Stingray Bay Take a self-guided expedition into the land of 30 STINGRAY, COW-NOSE & SOUTHERN (16) 29 Touch or feed stingrays as they glide the lost. You won’t want to miss this 13 31 SLOTH, TWO-TOED (22) beneath your fingertips. $2 admission per opportunity to see and hear these lifelike 8 STORK, YELLOW BILLED (31) person for non-members. FREE admission animatronic dinosaurs. $4 admission for 9 TIGER, MALAYAN (11) for members. $1 per person per feeding. 14 adults (12+), $3 for children (2-11). 12 TAMARIN, GOLDEN LION (22) Hours vary seasonally - check insert for schedule. Temporary exhibit, June - October. 11 TORTOISE, AFRICAN PANCAKE (30) 15 TORTOISE, SPUR THIGHED (26) 10 TORTOISE, GALAPAGOS (3) 16 ENJOY YOUR VISIT Prohibited Items 33 TORTOISE, RADIATED (7) For the safety and welfare of our animals and TORTOISE, LEOPARD (7) Please Respect and Protect the Animals visitors, the following are prohibited: TOUCAN, CHESTNUT MANDIBLED (24) • Feeding the animals If you witness anyone harassing the animals or need to VIPER, GABOON (2) • Balloons 28 report any other problem during your visit to the Zoo, WARTHOG (26) • Entering non-public areas 18 please call 559-286-7403. • Glass containers 21 17 27 WILDEBEEST (31) • Heelies (wheeled shoes) and scooters 20 WOLF, RED (1) Emergencies & Lost Children • Bikes, hoverboards, skateboards and segways WALLABY (18) For emergencies or lost children, go to the admission • Weapons 22 WALLAROO (18) booth or contact the nearest Zoo staff member. No Smoking 26 To provide a safer, healthier and more comfortable 23 Please Stay on the Pathways Please respect the animals and landscaped surroundings environment for guests and animals, both smoking and 25 vaping are prohibited at the Zoo. N 24 in the Zoo by staying on the pathways. You will see more of the animals’ natural behavior if you quietly observe. Lost & Found Inquire at the admission booth. ATM Re-Entry to the Zoo Attire Have your hand stamped at the admission booth to return Shoes and shirts are required to be worn, except in RESTROOM DINING COFFEE GIFT SHOP ATM DRINKING FIRST AID/ to the Zoo today. designated areas. FOUNTAIN SECURITY.
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