Membership

General Membership Benefits

Member Access and Discounts:
  • Free annual unlimited admission during regular Zoo hours
  • Free admission to Stingray Bay
  • Discount on giraffe feeding at Twiga Terrace
  • A 10% discount at all Fresno Chaffee Zoo gift shops and cafés
  • Discounted rates on education programs
  • Discounted rates on birthday parties and special events
Special Perks and Programs:
  • Monthly Member Perk
  • Digital ZooNews magazine and exclusive content
  • Free -OR- Discounted admission to over 120 AZA reciprocal Zoos and Aquariums nationwide.
  • Reciprocal Zoo List 

Fresno County residents receive $10 off any level of membership with zip code verification (may not be combined with other discounted offers). Discount can only be applied with phone and in-person orders (discount not available online). Discount not valid on gift memberships. This discount is made possible through Measure Z. 

Auto-renewals will only apply to the base-level cost of memberships and will exclude any add-ons and/or Fresno County resident discount. If you would like to purchase the Extra Adult add-on or apply the Fresno County resident discount to your membership, please email our Membership Department at membership@fresnochaffeezoo.org, call us at (559) 498-5921, or visit our Membership Center during your next visit.

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Young Fresno Chaffee Zoo Society & Patron Program

Make an impact today by joining one of our Patron or Young Fresno Chaffee Zoo Society memberships. By supporting Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you will help in achieving our mission to inspire people to care for animals, create connections, build community and save wildlife.

Membership Benefits

Member Access and Discounts:
  • Free annual unlimited admission to Fresno Chaffee Zoo during regular business hours  
  • Free admission to Stingray Bay 
  • Discounted rates in behind-the-scenes adventures, education programs, fundraising events, and birthday parties 
  • 10% discount at all Fresno Chaffee Zoo gift shops and cafes 
  • Complimentary guest(s) tickets*  
Special Events and Programs:
  • Networking Opportunities at various events throughout the year 
  • Invitations to previews of new and renovated exhibits 
  • Invitations to Fresno Chaffee Zoo member only events 
  • Invitations to customized events throughout the year 
  • Members’ ZooNews Magazine & exclusive digital content 
  • Exclusive Zoo e-updates  
Recognition:
  • Recognition in the Annual Report and in ZooNews 
  • A portion of your membership could be considered tax-deductible subject to general limitations applicable to your personal circumstances. Please visit www.irs.gov or contact your financial advisor for tax-deduction eligibility  
Patron Program includes additional benefits such as:
  • 1 exclusive behind-the-scenes tour which is not available to the public and the opportunity to purchase additional exclusive tours 
  • Free giraffe feeding at Twiga Terrace 
  • Free admission to seasonal exhibits 
  • For a minimum contribution of $5,000, members will receive an additional behind-the-scenes tour 

*Number of complimentary tickets varies depending on the membership type

Young Fresno Chaffee Zoo Society

Join the next generation of supporters and experience the zoo in a whole new way. We invite young families, professionals, and philanthropists between the ages of 21 to 40 years old to be part of our Young Zoo Society. As a member, you’ll receive benefits such as networking opportunities at various events throughout the year, invitations to previews of new and renovated exhibits and much more! 

Individual Membership
with a $300+ Contribution

Individual Membership
with a $500+ Contribution

Patron Program

Build on the civic legacy of community support to continue building a world-class zoo that provides expert animal care to the animals while also working to conserve species in their natural habitats. Patrons receive benefits like invitations to customized events throughout the year, complimentary admission to seasonal exhibits and much more! 

Become A Patron

Corporate Membership Program

Support the Zoo in a meaningful way while providing your organization with exclusive benefits!

Thank You To Our Corporate Partner

If you have any questions, please call our Membership office at 559-498-5921.

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Misuse may result in forfeiture.

A portion of your membership could be considered tax-deductible subject to general limitations applicable to your personal circumstances. Please visit www.irs.gov or contact your financial advisor for tax-deduction eligibility.