We are happy to try and help you identify what kind of tree you have. Please send a photo of the specific tree to info@fresnochaffeezoo.org and we will do our best to assist you.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo accepts browse donations on a 24/7 basis. Please click here to view the browse drop-off location.
We are looking for whole branches. Small, chopped pieces are difficult for us to manage.
Unfortunately, we cannot. We are not licensed tree trimmers and cannot take on the liability.
We cannot take any trees or plants that have been treated with a pesticide, even an organic one, as it may be harmful to the animals.
Unfortunately, we do not. We are looking for fresh branches with the leaves still on.
We are only able to use branches. We do not have a use for/place to dispose of tree trunks or large sections of limb.
Unfortunately, we are unable to pick up browse donations at this time.
There are several possible reasons we may not be able to accept a browse donation. Hopefully the staff member who responded to your e-mail explained our requirements. Your tree may have been turned down because it is not on our list – usually because it is toxic to our animals. There may also be occasions when we get so many donations that we simply cannot accommodate them all and have to turn donations away. Thank you for thinking of us and taking your time to try and help, we are sorry we could not accept your donation.
It takes us some time to process trees that are donated. They have to be sorted before they are delivered to the appropriate section of the zoo depending on which species of animals will be eating them. Therefore, guests are unable to see donations used right away.