Fresno Chaffee Zoo Review

You don't leave feeling an Injustice for the animals Also tour guides are throughout the park for questions and answers about the animals The environment is clean and signs are posted throughout pointing to exibits
Restrooms, changing and nursing stations, and food. A wonderful place to be on any day of the week.

Prices needs to be better esp for those whom live here in town... I would say make it affordable for the town and it would help out the zoo with funds for those animals... Its cheaper in L.A zoo at times...which is why people go more there...

I loved seeing all the animals and the dinosaur s was the bast

Nice place for the entire family but parking here can be very frustrating and long walk to the entrance be prepared ware comfortable shoes

This zoo is wonderful. The price is very reasonable ($12 per adult, children's prices vary by age but are less). The zoo is landscaped beautifully, they take good care of the animals (which means you may not see certain animals if it's too hot outside), and the food near the African exhibit if very good (but pricey). Costs $5 to park for the day (but gives you access to the surrounding park). Bring $3 to feed the Giraffes! Petting zoo and wonderful reptile house also available. Bathrooms clean and well stocked. Family bathrooms also available.

Nice zoo ;lots of shade . We will visit again. Only drawback is to get to some places you have to push wheelchairs through sand. Clk

By far the best zoo I've been to. If you go shortly after opening, there is hardly anyone there and the weather is awesome. Definitely better than the LA and Indianapolis zoos. it always had a very reasonable price to get in.

Never been more disappointed. I haven't left my home since March 20th due to the coronavirus quarantine, and I did today to go to the zoo! Before I arrived I was under the impression that anyone over the age of 12 would be required to wear a face mask while there. Once I entered the gates to the zoo it was quite a surprise when over 95% of the people in the zoo had no face mask what so ever, and it was not being enforced. In fact, even some of the staff of the zoo had masks on yet were pulled down under their chins. The fact that the Fresno Chaffee Zoo would encourage large groups of people to gather, with children, without any sort of protection during the time of a pandemic is quite shocking to me and makes me question whether or not i should continue to support them financially. They are willing to accept peoples money, and potentially risks hundreds of peoples of lives when all they had to do was enforce a mask police. If Costco can do it, why can't they? For me, I will be seeing about getting a refund on my membership, I don't want to fund a zoo that only worries about the dollars and not about its patrons.

Fun time with the family but parking is a little tough

It's a park what more is there to say except it has a zoo and a play land for the kids if they like getting on rides like at the carnival.

It s really fun and exciting see all these animals and then across it are these two play grounds which you have to pay for but is totally worth it if you are with your kids 9/10

Family fun and learn about the animals. There's a place for the kids to get wet

Super zoo where we can see the animals! Then they put the package on Halloween decoration
I loved it and my kids too

Great place to take the kids to spend the day and have fun seeing all the animals and other activities they have to do

World class zoo! New free range habitats. New cafeteria style eatery overlooking the African Adventure. Up close viewing and four interactive experiences (i.e., rays, giraffes, kangaroos, and petting zoo). Feeding shows and docents available for Q&A. Parking is $5. Check website for admission prices.

Hands down the best zoo on the west coast! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave a jungle based nature is present. My god kids love this place. The amount of exotic animals present is surreal. The pictures don t even scratch the surface on how awesome this zoo really is. I love the detail placed here. The kids had a blast, but I can say I might ve enjoyed the experience just as much.

Feeding the animals was a large part of our day. They are so friendly. The staff is very aware and alert. They know the animals so well. I was very pleased with the pictures I was able to get with the animals so close. Feeding the animals really creates the want to feed yourself. The food spots spread out across the zoo does the tummy right. They have proper meals for both adults and children.

A must see is the giraffes. The line to view them was amazing. They really capture the attention of everyone. Money very well spent for a full day at the zoo with the little ones. Will certainly return in the near future to stay informed on new additions to the zoo family.

I has good things for kids and you can spend time with the family

Came here with my family on an off day. It was an awesome trip to this zoo! They have a good variety of animals and reptiles. Animals look well taken care of. Admission, parking, and even food are of reasonable cost. My toddler son really enjoyed seeing reptiles, orangutans, elephants, and rhinos. He also had a blast in the Dino Dig area. Was a great experience and will come back. Some friends say it's the best zoo around(better than Oakland and SF).

As for the negatives reviews below.
1. Prices. This place is NOT that expensive . Money goes to caring for the animals and employees. If PRICES are an issue then go park or stay home
2. Animals. Many of these animals are endangered or wouldn't last in the wild. They are well taken care of and in a clean environment.
3. Parking. Parking DOES stink!! I agree on that but arrive early then.

Had fun with my kids. Souvenir shop is a little on the expensive side. Even for their smallest toys.

Such a great place to bring the kids. They do a really good job with everything.

The African Adventure part is truly amazing. So glad to see how far this Zoo has come since my childhood. Now I bring my little girl and it amazes me even.

I've been going to the Chaffee Zoo since i was in kindergarten. I love the Chaffee Zoo.
As an adult i purchased the membership for me and 2 adults with 2 children for $110. That's 365 days I'm allowed to go for FREE.
Within a week i made back what i spent here comes with a 10% discount as well. This zoo has become apart of my life. With the awesome water feature my daughter and i will coming here over the summer. They have alot of events planned through out the year.
Please visit there website for more information

Fresno Chafee Zoo is so amazing and u will have such great time and if u have kiddos they will love it to !! I give this zoo more the a millions stars

Awesome zoo! It's a great place to take the kids & even if you just want to take a date. Not a very big zoo but still a good size to have a good time.

Really another dead elephant. I thought it was meant to be better now? Shut down the large exhibits that house animals in inadequate conditions. Keep only animals the zoo is able to properly care for and allow them to live more like their natural habitat.

Amazing zoo! Almost every habitat had a very knowledgeable intern available to answer any questions. The exhibits allow for great movement and guest visibility of the animals. The number of bathrooms and water fountains are amazing. You are never more than a short walk from either item. Most importantly is the cost. The admission cost is very low. You get a great, all day value at this zoo. The food, also, is very reasonable. Personal pizza for 8$? Yep, and it was very good. $2 bottle sodas. The mac and cheese was the highlight of lunch though. Amazing!

So much fun! I hadn't been to this zoo in 10 years and so much has changed. They have done some amazing improvements and additions. It is very affordable and a great time for all ages. The exhibits are all well done and you can easily view the animals. There are also two great locations to eat delicious food at affordable prices.

This is a great zoo Wish they had bears! But the zoo has a lot of animals very clean and the landscaping great.

Was really nice and we had a Poolee function last weekend and the Marines rented out the entire park and we did drill with the drill instructors and our IST (Initial strength test), really beautiful park, enjoyed it lots.

I loved it because it beautiful but don't go during week because its too full and hard to find parking

Love love love this place. Great way to spend a relaxing day alone or with family / friends

Had a great time visiting the zoo. It keeps getting better

Love petting the sting Ray's and feeding the giraffe.

Love visiting here and my kids seeing all the animals.
Their shows could use some work, not entertaining at all and to much mention of saving planet earth. If your going to be convincing get some humor and skill back in the shows.

Easily the best zoo in the central valley. Exhibits are nice, animals are active and healthy, not as busy as Sam Francisco. Cheap too, two adults and a 3 year old was $30. Great zoo.

Zoo is clean and bigger than the last time I was there great day with the fam..

Place is amazing... New exhibit worth taking a bathing suit for the little ones to get wet.

I love the zoo. I only have 2 complaints, that "zooracic park" thing was stupid. The other thing is that I never see the keepers out. Used to be you would see them around even if it was keeper talk time. I miss that

Nice zoo but more animals would make it a great zoo!!

Helpful employees and eager to please. Wished some of the exhibits weren't't closed though.

Love coming to the Fresno Zoo. My kids love to feed the Giraffes. It's a very cute zoo. There's a nice park with a pond of ducks and geese in the parking area.

It's grown to be a great zoo over the last few years.

Spend the day with the grand kids at the zoo and it was GREAT!

Always fun for the family. Check out Sea Lion Cove and the new African Adventure!

This is a zoo that I love to visit with the family, animals seem more content and healthy. The family has a chance to learn about these magnificent creatures while having a bit if interaction. For a small fee you can touch and possibly feed stingrays as well as the giraffes.

Our family loves the vibe and atmosphere here at the zoo.... we're members and continue to be. You can honestly make a whole day of it not only visiting the zoo as well as story land ...

We have a family membership and it has been a great value. We have a great Zoo which is only getting better. Recently too some family who were visiting from Hawaii and they had a great time and were extremely impressed with the Zoo they want to make it a regular activity when they fly over. I went to the Zoo as a child and am very proud of the improvements they have made locally to the Zoo as well as the conservation efforts they are now a part of.

Ok, but more animals are needed, but if I give it I give it 4 stars

Family fun at its best! They have made such great improvements to the zoo over the last few years!

The zoo has really been upgraded since the past few years. There are still new construction along the way. It's a nice place for my family and I to come enjoy the animals. Bring extra cash to feed the giraffes for $3 or pet the sting rays! You can spend hours here. Love it.

The African Adventure is awesome! All of the new projects & renovations are really changing the feel of the zoo!

I love how much the Zoo has expanded. I have had a membership for quite awhile and the direction of the Zoo is definitely going the right way.