Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrated the 10 years of their African Adventure exhibit

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrated a decade of savanna sights.

The African Adventure exhibit opened 10 years ago, transforming 13 acres into open spaces for animals.

Zoo leadership, local leaders and community members gathered to reflect on the milestone.

Before its opening, the zoo said more than 100 animals were part of the nearly $56 million expansion, paid for by Measure Z.

The Zoo says the wide open area has proven its success with the new Elephant Calves, white rhinos and giraffes, along with its growing family of lions.

“We went from a Zoo that was thought of as small but lucky to one that was considered one of the top Zoos in the United States,” said Fresno Chaffee Zoo CEO Jon Forrest Dohlin.

The public is invited to come celebrate the popular expansion this Saturday.

It’ll feature family fun and prizes for the big anniversary.

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