Treat your Child to Zoo Camp Adventures in November and December
When school's out, what better place to send the kids than the Zoo? Join us for fun-filled days of animal adventures at Zoo Camp. Each day has a unique theme and children will participate in educational and exciting Zoo activities including hands-on and behind-the-scenes experiences. Zoo Camp Adventures feature full-day programs for ages 5-11 and half-day programs for ages 3-5, with extended care available for full-day participants. The December program also offers a two-day Young Naturalist program for ages 11-17. For more details, please click here to visit our Zoo Camp Adventures page, or call the Education department at 559-498-5920.

2008 ZOOm Photo Contest Winners
This year our ZOOm Photo contest had more entries than ever, and the winners have been decided. The Best of Show award goes to Jeff Fay for his stunning portrait of one of our East African crowned cranes. To view the other winners, click here.

Stingray Bay to Return for Third Season; Open Weekends Through Jan. 4, 2009
Fresno Chaffee Zoo's popular aquatic attraction will remain open on weekends through January 4, 2009 and will reopen for its third season in March 2009. The interactive experience provides visitors an opportunity to reach into a 14,500 gallon saltwater pool and touch cownose and southern rays, sharks and horseshoe crabs. Opportunities for feeding the gentle aquatic animals may also be available. Admission to Stingray Bay is free for members of Fresno Chaffee Zoo and $1 for the general public.