Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers Zoo Adventures for children ages 3-17 during school breaks. Winter and Spring Zoo Adventures are single-day educational experiences at your Zoo, while Summer Zoo Adventures are week-long courses with a different theme each week.
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Adventure Camp, ages 5-11
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Each class includes an encounter with an education animal or a behind-the-scenes with a zoo keeper. Children will be grouped by age and grade level and will rotate through theme, biofacts, literature and crafts sessions.

Adventure Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with extended care available for an additional fee. Each daily course includes a morning and afternoon snack, and campers are asked to bring their own lunch.

Cubby Camp, ages 3-5
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Cubby campers may enroll in half-day sessions of Zoo Adventures. Children will enjoy learning with games, art projects and fun, including an encounter with an education animal or behind-the-scenes with a zoo keeper.

Cubby Camp hours are from 9:00 am to noon only. Children will engage in a hands-on learning atmosphere and should bring a change of clothes. Morning snack will be provided.

Young Naturalist, ages 11-17
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Older students will enjoy an opportunity for more in-depth explorations with our Young Naturalist program. Scientific zoo-related topics offer hands-on nature study and investigation. Each class will include a behind-the-scenes experience with a zoo keeper or a visit with an education animal.

Young Naturalist hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with extended care available for an additional fee. Each daily course includes a morning and afternoon snack, and campers are asked to bring their own lunch.

Shadow a Keeper, ages 14-17
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Learn about day-to-day care of our animals through the eyes of the zoo keepers. Jr. zoo keepers experience hands-on learning as they work alongside Fresno Chaffee Zoo staff. Find out what it's really like to be a zoo keeper, including unique behind-the-scenes experiences.

Shadow a Keeper hours are from 8:00 am to noon only. Jr. zoo keepers must provide results of a TB skin test from within the past 12 months.