Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Fresno

Visiting Fresno Chaffee Zoo was an amazing experience! Every exhibit was captivating, the staff was friendly, and the size was just right. The admission prices were unbeatable, making it accessible for everyone. The Kingdom of Asia was breathtaking, and the African Adventure with the rhinos felt like a journey to Africa. My kids absolutely loved it - it was truly an unforgettable visit!

There are lots of animals to view at this large zoo. You can pay an extra small fee to touch stingrays and feed the giraffes. You can be really near kangaroos and emu. They just ask not to touch or feed them.You need a minimum of 4 hours to get through almost everything without rushing. There are multiple areas to take pictures. I went when they were setting up illumniNature so there were extra props to take pictures with.There are some vending machines, some food establishments and a souvenir shop. I did not get to eat there, but one of the food establishments had a beautiful view near the elephants.Restrooms are at the entrance once you pay to enter.For toddler parents: There is a large park near the zoo but no nearby restrooms, and when I asked to quickly use one nearby the zoo. The admission employee said no one could enter until we paid for our admission, even though family members were already at the register paying.The restrooms by the entrance are not very clean, but supplies are well stocked. One stall even had poop smeared all over the floor, and one of the soap dispensers was broken. The restroom in Kingdoms of Asia area is just one toilet, so it may be a wait, but it is very clean and well stocked.

One of the best zoos Ive been to. Just the right size, clean, everything worked, staff was friendly, restrooms were clean, food and souvenirs werent too expensive but most of all every exhibit that was open (a few were closed for renovations) was well organized and the animals looked healthy. We saw more animals close up than Ive ever seen at even the San Diego zoo! Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! And lets not forget the stingray petting/feeding and giraffe feeding.I highly recommend this zoo for a family day trip. Totally worth the time and cost.

These special displays of animals and plants done in silks and framing are a marvelous event to attend. Colors, lights, moving figures and music were all enjoyed by my group. The fee to enter was reasonable and our parking was free (for some reason). Hot chocolate and stores were available for a bit of a cost. Photo opportunities could be found throughout.

This was a fun visit! In the two hours I spent there, it was easy to see the hard work everyone was doing. Friendly admission staff. Affordable pricing. Excellent dual language signage to learn about the animals on display. New exhibits this year, and more on the way.

Have been here several times and I am happy to see all the improvements they are making. Habitats are much more natural. Less looking through bars. They just expanded their entire Asia section and its really cool! A few areas are still under construction. Its awesome you can interact with some of the animals. You can walk through the kangaroo pen now. You can feed giraffes, pet and feed stingrays. My only complaint is that both of these activities cost extra. They added a butterfly garden which looks lovely, but this too costs extra. If you dont want to pay more than the entry fee you can still have a lovely time, but just be prepared to dish out some extra cash if feeding the animals is something you really want to do. I fed the giraffes once and it was a really cool experience. Also there is an extra fee of $5 or so for parking for the day. Overall, its worth a visit.

We love the zoo! We buy the yearly memberships and go at least once a month. All of the upgrades they have done and exhibits they have added are amazing! All of the food is awesome as well!

I recommend buying tickets online, so there is just a short wait, instead of waiting in line. There is plenty of parking but its always full so you might have to park further away and even walk through the dirt. The zoo is finally done with construction work and it looks beautiful. Illuminature is a special event and it is definitely a magical experience ✨️ I definitely recommend to visit fresno chaffee zoo👌

Its a good size zoo, with a variety of animals. Lots of opportunities for amazing interaction with the animals. Purchasing tickets online is super easy. But get there early especially on weekends because parking does fill up very quickly.

Always a good experience! The new exhibits that opened this year are awesome! The staff is very friendly. Wish they could do something about people taunting the animals, but tbh Im not sure what could be done. Sometimes, people just suck.