Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers Zoo Adventures for children
ages 3-17 during school breaks. Fall, 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.
Download a
Zoo Adventures brochure for dates and class listings.
Download
CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS here.
NEW! TOT TIME, AGES 18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS
Parents, come explore the animal world with your child through stories,
songs and hands-on activities.
Offered this Spring – for dates available, click here
9:30 - 10:15 am
Program fee: $4.00 per person (regular rates apply for Zoo admission before or after the program)
Pre-registration is required. Call 559-498-5920 to register or download the
registration form now.
Adventure Camp, ages 5-11
View dates and class
listings for Adventure Camp Summer 2010
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
View dates and class
listings for Cubby Camp Summer 2010
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
View dates and class
listings for Young Naturalist Summer 2010
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
View dates and class
listings for Shadow a Keeper Summer 2010
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.
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