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Dino-Mite Overnight: Calling all paleontologists in training, we are hosting a Dino-Mite Family Overnight at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Families will learn about the prehistoric animals that once roamed the central valley, embark on nighttime footprint hunt, and search for real fossils. 

Family Overnight is open to attendees ages 5 and up. All attendees must have a ticket. All children must have a chaperone 18 years old or older. Chaperone to child ratio is 1 adult to 3 children. Closed Toe Shoes are required during Behind the Scenes tour.

This is a family event. Each group must include at least one child under the age of 18 and an adult.

This program includes:

• Saturday - Starting at 5PM
  • Dinner in Education Grove
  • Dino-Mite Dessert
  • ZooTalk with Education Staff Member
  • Nighttime Tour
  • Each Attendee Will Take Home A Real Fossil
• Sunday
  • Breakfast
  • Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Giraffe Feeding on your own
  • Stingray Bay entry on your own
  • Entry to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (9AM-4PM)
    - Guided tour portion ends at 10AM, you can explore the Fresno Chaffee Zoo until closing time at 4PM

Prices:

• Adult (12+): $145
  • Adult to child ratio is 1 adult to 3 children maximum.
• Child (5-11): $145

Parking is not included in the cost of the event; this fee is paid at ACE Parking Kiosks or on their app.

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

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

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