Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Located in beautiful Roeding Park, the zoological gardens are home to over 700 animals. The Sunda Forest is the habitat of orangutans, siamangs, and tigers. Nearly a third of a mile of vines and bamboo timber allow the apes to swing through the forest. Enjoy the Winged Wonders Bird Show from April through September. Open daily. Call for hours and admission prices. 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, (559) 498-5910

Cat Haven - Project Survival
Education is central to the mission of the Cat Haven and to its non-profit sister organization, Project Survival, Cat Conservation Group. The Cat Haven exhibits a variety of rare and unusual wild cats while Project Survival offers slide shows, programs of specialized study and hand-on educational games and crafts for young people. The partnership empowers students to explore nature, interactively and visually, through the compelling world of wild cats. Location: 38257 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Dunlap, CA 93621 (559) 338-3216