Fresno Chaffee Zoo

• 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. Our first stop will be the Butterfly Garden to see the insect's life cycle. After our visit to the Butterfly Garden, you are free to explore the zoo either with the group or at your leisure on this self guided tour. Your wristbands will allow your student access to pet the cow-nose rays and southern stingrays as they glide beneath their fingertips. And you and your child will get to experieince the giraffes up close and personal by feeding the gentle giants! It’s a safe, fun experience for the whole family! At 11:30am, we are invited for to see the Macaw Flights at the entrance of African Adventures. Watch as the blue-throated macaws fly overhead from the Tropical Rainforest, an amazing free-flight bird experience! This experience is short but a must see!

In addition to having access to the stingrays and giraffe feeding stations, you will get entry to the Butterfly Garden and will be able to experience the following animal attractions.

Kingdoms of Asia!

Transforming the heart of the Zoo, Kingdoms of Asia immerses guests in the culture and wildlife of Southeast Asia. Themed after Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the exciting Kingdoms of Asian project creates expansive new exhibits for Malayan tigers, Komodo dragons, sloth bears, Asian songbirds, and more!

Listed here are the species who are making their debut and/or return to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo:

Malayn Tiger

Rhinoceros Hornbill

Sunda Gharial

Sumatran Orangutan

Siamangs

Komodo Dragon

Sloth Bear

Small-clawed Otter

Sea Lion Cove

Be immediately transported to the California coast with the sound of crashing waves, salty sea air, barking sea lions, harbor seals and beautiful brown pelicans

Winged Wonders Bird Show

Prepare to be wowed as birds fly overhead and show off their unique traits at this free-flight bird show produced by Ross Laird. 

Dino Dig

Excavate a full-size T-Rex and other fossils, like a real paleontologist in our Dino Dig.

Tools are available in the dig site. 

Reptile House

Visitors to the Reptile House are introduced to a diversity of reptiles, with more than 40 species of snakes, turtles, and lizards in beautiful jewel box enclosures so guests can get an up-close look at these unique animals and their habitats. Look carefully to see if you can spot all of the slithery, scaly, hoppy, and crawly creatures on display in these mixed habitats. Guests can also learn about the conservation threats these species face and their IUCN Red List of Threatened Species status on a series of monitors accompanying each exhibit, as well as Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s work to protect them in the wild.

Valley Farm

New and improved! See how Valley agriculture impacts the entire world. 

Roo Walkabout

An Australian walk-through exhibit which features red kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies, emu and kookaburras in a unique, multi-species exhibit setting!

African Adventure

This state-of-the-art exhibit is also home to giraffe feeding station with 360 degree views of the savanna as well as a new dine-in restaurant called the Kopje Lodge.

Butterfly Garden

Step into a kaleidoscope of color in the all-new Butterfly Garden! This walk-through experience offers guest the opportunity to get up close with hundreds of butterflies, both from California and around the world, as they fly gracefully through the indoor garden. This exhibit also includes a Chrysalis House where guests can see butterflies in their different life stages. 

At lunch, we will be eating right outiside the zoo at Roeding Park. For those that would like to eat lunch with the group and go back to the zoo to explore, you can re-enter through the pre-paid lines with your wristbands. 

The zoo is on the grounds of Roeding Park and offers 148 acres of open space to explore and several play areas. A great activity to do with your family after seeing all the animals. Make a day of it and join us at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! 

Event Details:

• AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Field trip is for grades K-12
• ALLERGY ALERT: Please let us know right away if your student has a food allergy so we can make any necessary arrangements
• CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Once a field trip is SOLD OUT or has reached it's cut off date, we are unable to offer refunds.
• CHAPERONE POLICY: A parent chaperone is required to be present with their student on our field trips regardless of student age or grade level. Upon registering you MUST INCLUDE all attending, including any additional parents/chaperones or siblings.
• FOOD/DRINK RESTRICTIONS: Food and drinks may be purchased inside. If you are bringing a packed lunch, we will be eating at Roeding Park just right outside but you are free to eat at the zoo if you wish. 
• MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: Please gather at entrance by 8:45. Please be on time as we will be entering together as a group promtly at 9am.
• PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: The City of Fresno charges a $5 per car parking fee at Roeding Park via their 11 pay stations throughout the park. You can also pay via the ParkMobile App which is available on the App Store and Google Play
• SICK POLICY: Please do not attend a field trip if you or your student is sick or showing possible signs of illness.
• RELEASE OF LIABILTY: When registering, make sure to read and understand the Release of Liabiliy Policy before submitting your order

If you are a parent using charter school funds, you will still need to register here for the event in order to hold your spot. Use the coupon code listed below when checking out. You will also need to put in your order with your charter school. They will reach out to us with your request and this will confirm your field trip reservation.

Student Package: Includes interactive project ideas, fun and interesting facts, engaging pre and post field trip activities, admission to the zoo and its exhibits, feeding the sting rays, feeding the giraffes and entrance to the Butterfly Garden.

Educator Package: Includes educator resources, trip planning, direct experiential opportunities to help better connect the experience with your students and complimentary chaperone ticket - which includes admission to the zoo and its exhibits, feeding the sting rays, feeding the giraffes and entrance to the Butterfly Garden. Does not include student ticket. 

Charter Coupon Code: CHARTER