DeQuincy Lezine

Review of Fresno Chaffee Zoo

This is a great zoo. Recently enrolled my kids in ...

This is a great zoo. Recently enrolled my kids in zoo camp (2 hours of driving each day for a week). The photo I took with my kids is one I used on a book cover and had enlarged to put up on my wall.

I've visited often with and without the kids. Regular times and special events - ice cream, behind the scenes, Dia de la Familia, Zoo Boo, Zoo Lights, and Safari Night (adults only).

The zoo keepers are friendly and knowledgeable, care about the animals and give the administration ideas about constantly improving and updating the zoo.

On hot days there is now a kids water play area, and we always visit the reptile house (probably the most comfortable spot in the zoo).

Also recommend venturing up to the African Safari area. Not only is it well done but that's where you'll find the best food in the zoo. Woodfired pizza is our favorite. Then see the cheetahs up close (glass wall). Closer than any other zoo I've visited.

Too many great exhibits and experiences to list. Well worth the visit and certainly an amazing value for a family!