Do they have Dolphins at the fresno chaffee zoo?

Question

Also what are some great attractions there besides the animals.

Answer 1

No dolphins, just a nice zoo

The Chaffee Zoological Gardens

The Chaffee Zoological Gardens was founded in 1908 but wasn't officially recognized until 1929 by The Association of Zoos and Acquariums when it was christened the Roeding Park Zoo. In addition to many animal displays, it is also the home of Ross Laird's Winged Wonders Bird Show.

What would eventually become the Chaffee Zoo was formed in 1908. The first animals were largely comprised of unwanted pets which had been donated. The earliest zoo record states a collection comprised of two bears and around fifty birds of various species.

The zoo grew both in size and quality of facilities substantially in the 1940s and 50's, reaching the 100 animal milestone in 1947, with still more birds in residence.  In 1949, the zoo's iconic Asian elephant Nosey was obtained with help from the Fresno Rotary Club (Nosey's name was determined by a city-wide "Name-the-Elephant Contest"). Her arrival coincided with Fresno's "49ers Days Rodeo Parade", and Nosey's presence in that parade was popular enough to spurn the creation of the Fresno Zoological Society, which would create interest in the zoo and provide fundraising mechanisms for years to come.

In the 1950s, ten large exhibits were added to the zoo grounds, ranging from monkeys, sea lions, camels,  giraffes, an African bird aviary, to a polar bear habitat and on-site feed and medical compounds. The zoo became an institutional member of the AZA in 1957.

the zoo's operation underwent some major changes: the park's grounds were fenced off an admission fee was establsihed (25 cents!), Dr. Paul Chaffee was hired as the zoo's first director and veterinarian, and he took over as director. In the late 1960s, the animal exhibits were renovated and several were expanded such as the Grizzly exhibit, with features such as climate control being added to increase the comfort of the animals. Nutritional programs were also reevaluated, which extended the lifespans of the zoo's animals and in 1967, the large Birds of Prey exhibit was constructed.

The Zoo continued to expand with new exhibits featuring bison, elk, and prairie dogs. The Zoo added  their now famous Reptile House, which was the world's first computer-controlled reptile habitat. In 1982, Nosey the Elephant's habitat was renovated and three new elephants were brought in to live with her. A red wolf exhibit known as Wolf Woods was added and the Doris and Karl Falk Wildlife Education Center was completed.  Later on the Zoo's walkthrough rainforest exhibit was added.

The named was changed to Chaffee Zoological Gardens after the passing of Dr. Chaffee. The Zoo's entrance was extended to connect with the nearby Roeding Park Storyland and Playland attractions and The Winged Wonders Bird Show was added, with shows taking place several times a week in the newly built Amphitheater.

A full-time veterinarian was hired in 1992. In 1993, Nosey the Elephant died at age 47 and in honor of Nosey a bronze sculpture of a baby elephant was placed in front of her habitat.

The Zoo is open every day of the year from 9am to 4pm. Some exhibits may close early, depending on animal needs and/or weather conditions. For prices and directions visit the Fresno Chaffee Zoo website. Chaffee Zoological Gardens is located right next to Roeding Park.

Answer 2

no dolphins, only penguins. the stingrays in "stingray bay" are cool. there is also a good display that is put on a few times a week with a variety of birds.

Answer 3

No dolphins, they have sea lions, and this year in the stingray bay they have sharks.

Answer 4

No.  People.

Answer 5

No sorry

Answer 6

None