A wild adventure awaits you at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! Learn about more than 200 species, the zoo’s conservation efforts and immerse yourself in various exhibits, including the African Adventure, the Reptile House, Sea Lion Cove and Kingdoms of Asia—opening in 2023.
 
If you have time, check out the many tours offered below at the zoo
 
Ticket purchase includes admission to Fresno Chaffee Zoo, one admission to Stingray Bay exhibit, and one Giraffe Feed. All areas must be visited on the same day. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a paid entry ticket.
 
For any additional add ons, see below. All add ons require an admission ticket.
 
Add ons:
Early Bird Tour
Set your alarm and join us for a morning Zoo adventure with our new Early Bird Tour! Guests will join an Educator for a private pre-opening outdoor tour of the Zoo to see how the animals and zookeepers start their day. End your tour with a breakfast snack and beverage from the Kudu Café!
Length: 1 hour (8am-9am)
Maximum Capacity: 8 guests
Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are required for all guests 2 and up, babies 1 and under are free.
*Zoo admission is not included and is required
 
Add ons:
Tortally Shellstruck
‘Tortally Shellstruck’ Galapagos Tortoise Adventure
Learn all about Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s giant Galapagos tortoise during this hands-on encounter! Complete your adventure by giving him some scratches and tasty treats!
Length: 30 minutes
Maximum Capacity: 6 guests
Tours are subject to availability. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets are required for all guests ages 2 and older.
*Zoo admission is not included and is required
 
Add ons:
Scales and Tales
Do you love reptiles and amphibians? Then this is the experience for you! With this adventure, you will have exclusive access to some of the Zoo’s most interesting reptiles. You’ll have the opportunity to meet a zookeeper who will take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Reptile House, then end your experience with an up-close encounter with a giant Galapagos tortoise!
Length: 1 hour
Maximum Capacity: 4 guests
Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Tickets are required for all guests ages 2 and older.
Zoo admission is not included and is required for non-members
 
Add ons:
Fun With Flippers
This dry land experience will give you the opportunity to get up-close and personal with two of our seals or sea lions. You’ll receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibit, meet the zookeepers and participate in an interactive training session!
Length: 1 Hour
Maximum Capacity: 6 guests
Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets are required for all guests ages 2 and older.
Zoo admission is not included and is required for non-members
 
Add ons:
Gills and Thrills
Get ready for a jaw-some experience! Pull on some waders and join our zookeepers, white-spotted bamboo sharks, and nurse sharks in the Stingray Bay pool! Learn what it takes to care for the sharks and rays while side-by-side with our zookeepers for a shark training session.
Length: 1 hour (15-30 minutes in pool)
Maximum Capacity: 2 guests in pool
Guests must be at least 5 years of age.
Participants must wear Zoo-issued waders.
Tickets are required for all guests ages 2 and older.
Zoo admission is not included and is required for non-members
 
Educator Package: Includes educational resources, interactive project ideas, trip organization, direct experiential opportunities to help better connect the experience with your students and complimentary chaperone ticket. Does not include student ticket.
 
Student Package: Includes engaging pre and post educational visit activities, trip organization and student ticket.