Sean den Bok
Chief of Education and Engagement
[email protected]
Amy Avery
Director of Community Partnerships
[email protected]
Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomed over
840,000 visitors in 2024, reflecting
its wide impact across the Central
Valley. Our educational programs
spark curiosity and conservation in
students —at the Zoo, in schools, and
at home. We're expanding access to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and
enriching experience for all.
Fresno alone contributed to over
249,000
visits to Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Your community enjoyed visiting the zoo:
1.Black History Month
2. Lunar New Year
3. Party for the Planet
Fresno loved community
events! Here are your top 3:
Here’s a breakdown of your city:
6,970
200,373
10,454
31,565
Membership
Household
Free Admissions
to Underserved
families
General
Admission
Student
Admission
Pillars of Fresno
Chaffee Zoo
Grateful
:
We appreciate the support of our
community, the people we work with,
and the treasures of the natural word.
MEASURE Z
• Provides Capital Funds to Build Transformative Exhibit Experiences • Funds a Decreasing Percentage of Zoo’s Total Operating Expenses • Ensures that the Zoo’s General Admission Continues to be Affordable • Gate Price Limits – Increasing Operational Costs = Budget Challenges ⚬ Other Revenue Sources (Education, Events, Ticket Upgrades, etc.) ⚬ Sponsorships, Partnerships, and Fund Raisers
⚬ Philanthropic Support
We are listening and learning
Fresno Chaffee Zoo has reduced the cost of
admission on EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Families who receive SNAP benefits can participate
in the program and purchase up to four general
admission tickets for $5 each.
Welcome Wednesdays
Coexist with Wildlife, California
As we plan partner with the Fresno County
Library for 2026, this campaign continues to
bring awareness to hundreds of native
California species by highlighting 24
important species that need protection.
Green Coalition
The Zoo will partner with communities to co -create
Green Coalitions that will help provide education
around environmental sustainability.
• Resources that serve the highlighted community.
• Support small business food vendors.
• Artists and entertainment from the community.
• Crafts and culturally responsive story time for children. • Community hero recognition from the community.
Cultural Advisors
• Black History Month
• Party for the Planet
• Rainbow Family Day
• World Culture Day
Core Components
Community Events
• Hero Day
• Kids Day
• Dia de los Muertos
• Lunar New Year
Where there is an animal story, there is a people story, and where there is a people story, there is an animal story.
We have a newly formed Cultural Advisory Council leading us into our next phase of operations and are seeking additional nominations from the ADA community, and the Punjabi/Siekh.
Student Intern Opportunities
• Hands-on animal interactions guided by
expert staff
• Exploration of diverse zoo career paths
from animal to care to administration.
• Behind the scenes exposure to non -public
operational spaces
• Insights into daily zoo operations and
logistics
• Understanding global & local conservation
efforts and education
Empowering the Next Generation
through Education & Career
Exploration:
•
Relevance to mission and vision
of Fresno Chaffee Zoo
•
Nominated by: government
officials, community
organizations, FCZ's Cultural
Advisory Council, or FCZ Staff
•
Community Impact
•
Certificate of
recognition during the
community event
•
Small monetary gift
•
Up to 25 free
admission tickets for
the event recognition
day for friends, family,
or colleagues.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Know someone who makes
a difference in the community?
Email your nomination to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
How they are selected: What is awarded:
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City of Fresno Zoo
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Fresno Night of
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Welcome Wednesdays
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