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Admission from $20.95. Open Daily 9AM – 2PM.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, California features African Adventure, a 13-acre habitat with lions, rhinos, and elephants, alongside the newer Kingdoms of Asia exhibit showcasing sloth bears and Malayan tigers. Visitors explore the Reptile House and access interactive experiences including giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay, the Butterfly Garden, and Zoorassic Park. The zoo charges admission with eight pricing levels published online, and tickets are sold through the venue's website. Fresno County residents can purchase a Total Zoo Experience package for $37.95, which bundles general admission with giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay, Butterfly Garden, and Zoorassic Park entry for a $6 savings. All visitors receive reduced admission pricing on Tuesdays through Thursdays, with Fresno County residents paying $20.95 for adults 12 and up on those days. Current hours and admission details appear on fcz.org.
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Hours: Daily 9AM – 2PM
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5 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 22 – 24Event
The Zoo's Halloween event features family-friendly fun with costumes, fall photo ops, magic shows, presentations, and trick-or-treating throughout the evening.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“ZooBoo – October 22nd-24th”
Oct 25Event
A special after-hours event welcoming families and their four-legged friends to explore the Zoo together during the ZooBoo season.
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“Sniffari Night: ZooBoo Edition – October 25th”
Nov 1Event
The Zoo honors those who have come before while highlighting Central Valley culture, featuring beautiful ofrendas with marigolds, music, dance, educational activities, and community resources.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Día De Los Muertos – November 1st”
Nov 19Season
The Zoo transforms into a dazzling display of thousands of twinkling lights with spectacular holiday displays, festive food, seasonal drinks, photos with Santa, and the new Snowball & Flurry holiday show.
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“ZooLights – Starting November 19th”
August 18, 2026News
Fresno Chaffee Zoo's first-ever Malayan tapir calf has been named Winston following a community vote. The six-week-old calf is now on display in the Kingdoms of Asia habitat, kmph.com reports.
“Fresno Chaffee Zoo's first-ever Malayan tapir calf officially has a name”
Reduced admission prices on Tuesday through Thursday for all visitors
“VALUE DAY PRICING (Tue-THu) Fresno County Residents: ADULTS (12 & UP) • $20.95”
Bundle includes giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay, Butterfly Garden, and Zoorassic Park entry - $6 savings vs individual prices
“TOTAL ZOO EXPERIENCE – SAVE $6 Enjoy a full day at the Zoo admiring all of the beautiful animals that call Fresno Chaffee Zoo home PLUS giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay, Butterfly Garden, AND Zoorassic Park entry!”
Package includes general admission plus giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay, Butterfly Garden, and Zoorassic Park
“TOTAL ZOO EXPERIENCE – SAVE $6”
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