Fresno Chaffee Zoo inspires people to care for animals, create connections, build community, and save wildlife.

FIELD TRIPS

Get an Unforgettable Learning Experience

Field trip reservations should be made at least 1 month before desired visit date. We accept reservations from any licensed organization that is providing educational opportunities for their group.

Rates are applicable Monday – Friday only.

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Questions or Concerns?
Please contact ticketsupport@fcz.org for any questions or concerns regarding reservation status or field trips.

Self-Guided Tour Pricing

Minimum Required Number of Guests: 10 total guests. Special Needs classes do not need to meet the minimum number.

FRESNO COUNTY organizations

STUDENTS • $8.50

ADULTS • $12.50

NON-FRESNO COUNTY organizations

STUDENTS • $9.50

ADULTS • $13.50

All self-led field trips will receive 1 free educator adult for every 5 student tickets purchased. Special needs classes receive as many educator/adult tickets as needed to successfully bring the class to the Zoo.

Full payment at least 1 week before the visit date is highly recommended (but not required) to expedite the group’s entry to the Zoo for the field trip. All payments are due by the day of the field trip and must be paid in one lump sum payment. Payments can be made over the phone, or in person at the ticket booth. Multiple payments will not be accepted on the day of visit.

Other Programs

What does it take to work at the Zoo? We need more than Zoological Care Specialists to keep our animals healthy! This program provides hands-on career exploration followed by a self-led career scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo. Available for grades 3 through high school.

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FRESNO COUNTY groups

$335 per 35 students (up to 4 chaperones)

NON-FRESNO COUNTY groups

$300 per 35 students (up to 4 chaperones)

Join our fun, educational camps at the Zoo! Campers will enjoy learning, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities!

EXPLORE OUR CAMPS

BRING THE ZOO TO YOU

ZooMobile

Fresno Chaffee Zoo wants to bring the Zoo to you! Enjoy a live animal presentation at your school, library, senior or community center. Our Zoomobile program aims to inspire wonder of our natural world by engaging participants of all ages in a one-of-a-kind close-up experience. Presenters will introduce you to wild selections of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

A fun, interactive learning experience for children of all ages. Presentations complement your science curriculum and are designed to meet the California Science Standards for each grade level.

$175 per presentation.

To book, please call our education office at (559) 498-5920 or email education@fcz.org

Zoo Talks

Experience a lively encounter in your classroom, at your facilities, or at the Zoo with our Zoo education team! Using our extensive collection of animal artifacts, we can give a presentation on ANY natural history topic.

This program aims to visually promote critically thinking by combining skull/skeletal characteristics with questions, all aimed at satisfying science standards while making learning fun.

Select a Topic

We can collaborate to create a presentation tailor-made for your group.

Animal/plant adaptations
Life cycles
Ecosystems and habitats
Energy flow
Structure and function
Zoos and what zoos do

Pricing starts at $75 per 30-minute talk. Mileage fees may apply.
 

To book, please call our education office at (559) 498-5920 or email education@fcz.org

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Bring the whole family for exciting programs at Fresno Chaffee Zoo! From overnight adventures to our Roo & You classes for the littlest zoo lovers, we’re excited to help families bond with wildlife in a fun and memorable way

Hop on over to the zoo for this fun, grownup-and-me family program. Roo and You is a great way to learn, play and grow together with your youngest animal buffs! Classes are held in the Zoo’s Education Center and will include stories, songs, activities and crafts. Participants will also meet one of our zoo ambassador animals weekly!

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Families can pick their season pass day and time for the 8-weeks of classes:

March 18, 2025 – May 22, 2025

*There will be NO Roo & You Programming the weeks of April 14-18 and April 21-25, 2025.  

Option 1: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Option 2: Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Option 3: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Option 4: Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Option 5: Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Members

$90 for 8 class series, includes one grown up and one child, ages 18 months to 5 years.

Non-Members

$152 for 8 class series, includes one grown up and one child, ages 18 months to 5 years, plus 2 Admission Plus tickets per participant that can be used on one of our Roo & You program dates.

*Online and Kiosk Purchases Will Incur a $2.50 Convenience Fee

TEACHER RESOURCES

Our educator’s resources will help support your visit to the Zoo and extend your student’s experience back into the classroom.

Classroom Activities

Are you looking to get the most out of your school Zoo visit? Our education department offers helpful activities to prepare your students for their upcoming trip, or to use in your classroom to enrich and expand on your school year curriculum.

ZOO Activities

Throughout the school year, Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers many unique educational experiences that are fun, engaging and interactive. Programs range in grade levels and provide activities that reinforce standard based concepts to enrich your school year curriculum . We also have packets available to help focus your students during a self-guided Zoo trips with scavenger hunts and fact sheets.  

EXTENDED LEARNING

Brought to you by Fresno Unified School District & Madera Unified School District

Enjoy free access to digital, standards-based lesson modules. Each module contains a Zoo-created video lesson, accompanying activities, and student-focused extension opportunities to be done at home.

Lessons

Join us on an epic journey to habitats all across the Zoo! First watch our lesson video. Then click on the grade level lessons and see what you learned. Enjoy crafts and nature play, too!