Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo located in the center of Roeding Park in Fresno, California. In addition to animal displays, it is also the home of Ross Laird's Winged Wonders Bird Show.

The mission of the Zoo is to provide a fun, unique and up-close experience that strengthens the bond between people and wildlife.

In 2004, "Measure Z" was passed by the voters in Fresno to raise money to expand the zoo, and to improve the animal exhibits. The 150 million dollar project is currently on hold, pending the submission and review of an environmental impact report.

The name of the zoo was changed to Fresno Chaffee Zoo in 2006.

In 2007, there was a traveling "Stingray Bay" exhibit that visited which attracted large crowds to the zoo. Remarkably, several stingrays were bred while they were visiting Fresno.

Fresno Attractions

Training Sea Lions at the San Diego Zoo - Yes, there are California sea lions, even a show featuring them at the San Diego Zoo. Wegeforth Bowl is the oldest show area at the San Diego Zoo and houses the Zoo's trained population of California sea lions. You can find it near the Zoo entrance between the Reptile House and the Children's Zoo. I worked there for eight years, training sea lions and other animals for presentation in shows and other public forums to educate and entertain people about animals and the natural world.

Los Angeles Zoo - The Los Angeles Zoo, founded in 1966, is a large zoo located in Los Angeles, California, USA.  The City of Los Angeles owns the entire zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Animal care, grounds maintenance, construction, education, public information, and administrative staff are city employees.  The zoo is open from 10am - 5pm every day of the year except December 25.

Top 10 Zoos in USA for Kids - Part II - Antonio Zoo is consistently ranked as 6th best zoo in the country for kids, and with the nation's third-largest animal collection, most in outdoor habitats. The San Antonio Zoo has the first children's zoo especially created for the 5-and-under set. Kids get their own entrance to Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot, stone lily pads to hop on. There are many activities such as digging up carrots to feed the guinea pigs, looking for animal tracks, dress up like a vet and splash in a small stream for kids.

• Woman hit by falling branch at Melbourne Zoo - A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a falling branch at Melbourne Zoo. The 62-year-old woman and her husband leapt to safety after hearing the tree branch crack above them, an Ambulance Victoria spokesman said. The branch struck her on the back. The woman received minor injuries including back pain, bruising and swelling and was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.
• Group says San Antonio zoo mistreats lone elephant - SAN ANTONIO (AP) - An animal rights organization has complained to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about the San Antonio Zoo -- and an elephant. The matter concerns the zoo's treatment of its only elephant, named "Lucky." Catherine Doyle with the group In Defense of Animals says the zoo should send Lucky to a sanctuary. Critics says Lucky is suffering from a lack of companionship, her enclosure is too small and its surface is too flat and hard, resulting in arthritis in her feet and legs.
• Build your very own zoo! - Ever wondered what it would be like behind the fences at the zoo? World of Zoo hands over the keys so you can create and play with your favourite zoo animals. Explore the many exhibits and get up close to animals like tigers, giraffes, monkeys, koalas, penguins and even better, customise them any way you like.  Over 90 different animals inhabit World of Zoo. Train, feed and play with your animals just like zookeepers do and develop special friendships to become the best zookeeper possible, the Ultimate Zoo Whisperer.
• Art Gone Wild to feature Buffalo Zoo animals’ work - Art painted by Buffalo Zoo animals will be for sale during Art Gone Wild from 6 to 9 p. m. Thursday in the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. Keepers will be on hand to discuss the artistic talents of a variety of creatures. Tickets are $6 or $10 for two prior to the event, and $8 and $15 at the door. Money raised during the annual sale will go to the zoo animal department. For information, visit www.buffalozoo.org .
  
  
  

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