Fresno Chaffee Zoo

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This zoo, which began as a refuge for unwanted pets over 100 years ago, is now home to animals from around the globe, including elephants, tigers, lions and primates. Impressive facility upgrades and local taxpayer support have helped it become one of the most popular zoos in the nation.

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