About Fresno Chaffee Zoo

An assortment of wild animals, including public giraffe-feeding sessions & a stingray touch pool.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Start with the stingray exhibit and Sea Lion Cove - these are the most frequently discussed attractions and offer interactive experiences that visitors consistently highlight as memorable.
• 💡Book Behind-the-Scenes adventures in advance for unforgettable special experiences, and consider Dino-Mite Overnight experiences with Zoorassic Park tours for deeper engagement with the dinosaur exhibit.
• 🕐Visit on weekdays to enjoy the smaller, less crowded atmosphere that reviewers praise - this zoo's strength is its quaint, woodsy feel rather than trying to compete with larger zoos.
• 💡Bring pesticide-free garden browse to approved drop-off locations to support the zoo animals' diet while actively contributing to their care and nutrition.
• 💡Plan 2-3 hours for your visit with plenty of interactive exhibits and water play areas - the zoo offers hands-on engagement opportunities throughout, making it ideal for families with children of various ages.