Up-Close Adventures

Behind the scenes adventures take guests one step closer to the animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, giving guests a special, unforgettable experience!

For more information or to purchase an Up-Close Adventure gift certificate, email adventures@fresnochaffeezoo.org or call 559-470-6880.

Fun With Flippers

This dry land experience will give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with two of our seals or seal lions.

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Gills & Thrills

Get ready for a jaw-some experience!

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Wild About Warthogs

Find out what makes these amazing grazers so special!

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Tortally Shellstruck

Come experience the magnificence of the giant Galapagos tortoise.

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Trunk Time

Join us for this “elephantastic” tour to learn about our African elephants and what it takes to care for them! Plus, you’ll get to see an elephant training session!

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Tall Tails

Come meet the giraffes in a whole new way!

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White Rhino Scratch

Meet our white rhino and learn all about his care while giving him scratches with a brush!

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Scales & Tales

Get an up-close look at some of our more slithery, scaly, hoppy, and crawly creatures in our Reptile House!

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Custom Adventures

Let our Adventure Guides help you create a personalized Up-Close Adventure to remember! These adventures can include any of the above programs.

Email adventures@fresnochaffeezoo.org for more info!