Gills & Thrills

Get ready for a jaw-some experience! Pull on some waders and join our zookeepers, white-spotted bamboo sharks, and nurse sharks in the Stingray Bay pool! Learn what it takes to care for the sharks and rays while side by side with our zookeepers for a shark training session.

  • Length: 1 hour (15-30 minutes in pool) 
  • Maximum Capacity: 2 guests in pool (guests must be 8 years of age or older) 
  • Pricing:
    • Fresno County Residents: $91.95 per adult, $85.95 per child (between 8-12 years old) 
    • Outside Fresno County: $94.95 per adult, $88.95 per child (under 12 years old) 
  • Tickets are only required for the 2 guests entering the pool. Tour price includes Zoo admission.
  • Participants must wear Zoo-issued waders. 
  • Due to the nature of the program, our Gills & Thrills adventure is not ADA accessible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please email behindthescenes@fresnochaffeezoo.org.
  • Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. All requests for rescheduling or cancellations must be received in writing by email to behindthescenes@fresnochaffeezoo.org at least 72 hours in advance. All sales are final and programs are non-transferable.

For more information or to book a program for a date that is not available on our website, email behindthescenes@fresnochaffeezoo.org or call 559-470-6880. Requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. 

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