Choose Your Experience

Choose Your Experience

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is home to over 200 species across forty acres. Whether you are taking in the majestic scenery, getting up close with our tallest residents, or touching a stingray, it’s all happening here at the Zoo.

Online and Kiosk Purchases Will Incur a $2.50 Convenience Fee

Choose Your Experience

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General Admission

Enjoy a full day at the Zoo admiring all of the beautiful animals that call Fresno Chaffee Zoo home.

General Admission tickets for Fresno County Residents:

$10.95 for children (ages 2-11)

$16.95 for adults (12 and up)


General Admission tickets for non-Fresno County Residents:

$13.95 for children (ages 2-11)

$19.95 for adults (12 and up)

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Admission Plus

Take your Zoo visit to the next level with our Admission Plus ticket! The Admission Plus ticket includes Zoo admission along with entry to Stingray Bay and our Giraffe Feeding experience. Our Admission Plus ticket is the best value and convenience, offering a lower price than purchasing each experience separately.

Admission Plus tickets for Fresno County Residents:

$15.95 for children (ages 2-11)

$21.95 for adults (12 and up)


Admission Plus tickets for non-Fresno County Residents:

$18.95 for children (ages 2-11)

$24.95 for adults (12 and up)

Become A Member

Members and Patrons receive annual unlimited admission during regular Zoo hours along with many other exclusive benefits based on membership level and contribution.

Welcome Wednesdays

Effective September 2nd we will no longer be participating in the Museums for All program.

Families who receive SNAP benefits can participate in the Welcome Wednesdays program. The person who has the SNAP EBT card under their name must be present, and the card and a matching photo ID must be shown for entry.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcome Wednesdays Information:
  • Discount valid for General Admission tickets
    • General Admission Ticket Price: $5.00 per person. Maximum 4 tickets per cardholder. The card holder must be 18 years or older and be present to receive the Welcome Wednesdays Discount.
  • Tickets can only be purchased at the Ticket Booth in-person on the day of their visit.
  • Valid Cards: EBT Cards and digital WIC app. All cards/app must include the cardholders first and last name.
    • Guests must show a valid state issued ID when purchasing their tickets. The valid state issued ID’s must have a picture, a birthdate, and a first name and a last name that match the card.
    • Guests cannot use those cards for payment

*Welcome Wednesdays policies are subject to change.

Starting Wednesday, September 4th 2024.

Additional Information

Parking in Roeding Park is run by the City of Fresno. For convenience, be sure to download the ParkMobile app before your visit.

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