Online and Kiosk Purchases Will Incur a $2.50 Convenience Fee

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.

Includes:

• Program for 1 hour (9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.)
  • 15-30 minutes in the pool
• Admission to the Zoo

Pricing:

• Members: 
• Adults (Ages 12+): $50.00
• Children (Ages 8-11): $50.00
• Non-Members:
• Adults (Ages 12+): $69.95
• Children (Ages 8-11): $63.95
• Fresno County Adults (Ages 12+): $66.95
• Fresno County Children (Ages 8-11): $60.95

• Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate in this encounter. 
  • Guests ages 8-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are required for all guests ages 8 and older.
• Due to the nature of the program, our Gills and Thrills encounter is not ADA accessible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please email [email protected]. 

1. Select the number of guests in your group. Fresno County Residents must show proof of Fresno County residency at zoo entrance.

2. Select the date of your Behind the Scenes encounter. 

3. Select the time for your visit. The time selected reflects the time of the program. Gills and Thrills includes admission to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo during general admission hours.

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

By purchasing your ticket to visit the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you agree to follow all zoo policies and regulations.

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