Plan Your Visit

With so much to see and do it’s often hard to decide on what to do first. Plan your visit to make your day the best it can be.

Zoo admission is $14.95 for adults and $8.95 for children (ages 2-11). Children 1 and under get in free.

The Zoo is temporarily closed to the public

In compliance with the state's stay-at-home order, the Zoo is temporarily closed to the public. We are awaiting approval to re-open once the stay home order is lifted.

The closure affects regular Zoo hours, after-hours events including ZooLights and on-site programs such as Behind-the-Scenes Adventures. Guests that have purchased tickets or paid for other programs affected by the closure can contact the Zoo at 559-498-5921 or membership@fresnochaffeezoo.org to reschedule or refund their purchase. General admission tickets remain valid for one year from the date of purchase, so guests can also contact the Zoo to re-schedule their visit upon re-opening. Fresno Chaffee Zoo members will have the option to extend their membership for the length of the closure or donate that time to the Zoo.

Please continue to check our website for updates about our re-opening and how to stay engaged with the Zoo during this time.

Plan Ahead for the Weekend

We are experiencing increased attendance on the weekends and we are excited to see you all for outdoor family fun!

Please note that some entry times for the weekend sell-out ahead of time. Those arriving without pre-purchased tickets or a membership may experience wait times to enter as capacity allows. Our team will work hard to accommodate walk-up ticket sales as guests exit and capacity allows.

You can pre-purchase your timed entry tickets at the button below. The time listed is just the entry time. Guests are welcome to stay through closing regardless of the entry time they choose. Please make sure you arrive during your entry time. We cannot guarantee early or late entry outside of your timed ticket due to our limited capacity.

Members do not require timed entry tickets. We will have a member line and we are prioritizing member entry along with the pre-purchased timed tickets.

Before You Arrive

When pre-purchasing tickets, there are hourly entry times to choose from. The times on the tickets are only to confirm your entry time. Guests are welcome to visit the Zoo throughout our open hours. We do not have set exit hours, except our closing time. The ticket reserves your entry time. The Zoo is operating at a limited capacity to allow for social distancing and follow local guidelines for the health and safety of guests, staff and animals.

You can purchase your tickets on our webstore.

Members still receive free entry and no longer need to make timed entry reservations. Members can walk-up and we can accommodate you as long as we have not reached our maximum capacity. If we have increased attendance that results in us meeting our capacity, timed entry may be re-instated. Memberships have been extended to account for the days we were closed.

We recommend you review and download our digital map and visitors guide before you arrive. We are not handing out paper maps, so this map and guide will be a handy resource throughout your visit and have the most up-to-date information.

When You Arrive

Please arrive during your time block. If you are early or late for your selected timed entry, we will do our best to accommodate you.

For members and those with pre-purchased tickets. please look for the member/pre-purchased tickets line when you arrive. Please have your tickets or your membership card and photo ID out and ready to be scanned so that we can get you in the Zoo as quickly as possible to start your visit.

 

Exhibits and Attractions

Winged Wonders Bird Show continues with daily shows, but seating is limited to allow for social distancing. Staff is helping to seat each group.

Stingray Bay entry, touching and feeding are available for an added charge. Entry is $4 per person. Member entry is free. Feeding is $2 per feeding for both members and non-members.

Giraffe feeding is available. Twiga Terrace is open to guests who are participating in giraffe feeding. Giraffe feeding is $3 per person for members and $5 per person for non-members. The capacity is limited, so please see staff at the bridge to the terrace for entry. They will also confirm that you have your mask on as masks are required in this area.

Roo Walkabout is open Friday-Sunday. This is a mask zone.

The following programs and areas are currently on pause.

  • Reptile House
  • Keeper chats & presentations
  • Play areas including Dino Dig, Meerkat Play and Wilderness Falls
  • Valley Farms and Tropical Treasure
  • George’s Pass, maps and visitors guides

Some areas are marked as one-way paths. Please look for signs and floor markers that note these areas.

Food, Beverage and Retail

Safari Café & Kopje Lodge are open, offering food in grab-and-go containers. At this time, refillable souvenir cups will be unavailable. In compliance with regulations for indoor areas closing at zoos, our staff is processing orders and purchases outside of the Kopje Lodge and the gift shop. Guests will not be able to enter either indoor area.

There will be additional  areas open to enjoy your meal such as Bird Show Lawn and Canopy Grove. Please remember to maintain social distancing in these areas.

Water fountains are covered to eliminate touch points, but bottle filling stations are available at Sea Lion Cove and Stingray Bay.

Gift shops are open for purchases outside in front of the shop, but the indoor areas are closed.

Health and Safety Reminders

Throughout your visit, please keep these important health and safety guidelines in mind.

  • Please remember to follow social distancing guidelines and stay a minimum of 6 feet away from others.
  • Consistent with local regulations, our staff will be wearing facial coverings. We ask that guests 2 and over bring a facial covering for when social distancing is not possible during any part of their visit. Masks are required when directed by staff or signs.
  • We have done our best to minimize touchpoints, but please be aware to minimize contact with high touch areas, wash or sanitize your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. The Zoo has also installed hand sanitizing stations around the Zoo.

Guest Screening

All guests must self-screen everyone in their group for the following symptoms. Those experiencing any of the following symptoms will be asked to forgo their visit and return when symptom free.

  • Fever
  • Body aches
  • Chills
  • New or worsening shortness of breath
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

Group Rates

Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers group rates for educational groups and private party groups. Private parties must call the Zoo at (559) 498-5910 and make reservations to receive group admission rates. View group rates.

Educational groups

If you are part of an educational group you can book online or call (559) 498-5920 to make reservations.

Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals

Strollers and wheelchairs are available from the Safari Trading Co. gift shop on a first-come, first-serve basis at the following rates:

  • Single Stroller………$8
  • Double Stroller…….$10
  • Wheelchair………….$10
  • Electric Scooter……$25

Parking Rates

The City of Fresno charges a $5 per car fee to enter Roeding Park. Parking rates are subject to change for holidays, special events, and other instances determined by the City of Fresno. Annual parking passes are available for Fresno Chaffee Zoo members for $50. To purchase an annual parking pass, please visit the Zoo’s admission booth.