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Fresno Chaffee Zoo shortening summer hours starting August 3

Jul 30

Chaffee Zoo confirms 2 rabies-positive wild bats found on grounds

Jul 19

Voting open to name Malayan Tapir calf born at Fresno Chafee Zoo

On Friday, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that its Malayan tapir named Ulan gave birth to a male calf earlier this month. And now you have the chance to name the newborn.

Aug 1

Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomes two baby cubs

Jul 17

Missing bird 'Sarge' from Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been found

Jun 26

Fresno Chaffee Zoo gets pushback on closing Tropical Rainforest Aviary

Jun 24

Fresno Chaffee Zoo asking for help finding missing bird

Jun 23

Pursuit ends with suspect leading officers inside Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Jun 21

Fresno Chaffee Zoo hosts summer camp focused on wildlife exploration

Jun 16

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Fresno zoo's Tropical Rainforest Aviary closing after nearly 40 years

May 14

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Design for new entrance at Fresno Chaffee Zoo approved

Mar 27

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo holds Black History Month celebration

Feb 23

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Baby rhino born at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Dec 2, 2025

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New tiger at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Oct 15, 2025

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Maintenance work at Fresno Chaffee Zoo to impact some exhibits

Jul 21, 2025

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Lion cubs make public debut at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Mar 5, 2025

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo taking extra precautions amid Bird Flu

Jan 17, 2025

Latest Stories

Farber students earn top district honors for civic engagement projects

A record number of Farber students are being recognized for tackling real-world issues and giving back to the community.

Jun 12

CART students partner with Fresno Chaffee Zoo to design enrichment tools for animals

Students work alongside zookeepers for a semester and are assigned an animal they research before designing a device that encourages natural behaviors.

May 27

Fresno Chaffee Zoo's Tropical Rainforest Aviary closing after nearly 40 years

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo's Tropical Rainforest Aviary will be closing down after nearly 40 years.

May 14

Design for new entrance at Fresno Chaffee Zoo approved

Renderings show guests at the Foothills-inspired plaza walking through a forest canopy to the front entrance and into the zoo along a river path.

Mar 27

Fresno Chaffee Zoo holds Black History Month celebration

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is honoring the cultural heritage of Black Americans.

Feb 23