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Fresno Chaffee Zoo

894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, California

Description

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is located in Roeding Park in Fresno, California. It houses nearly 200 species of animals across its various sections: African Adventure, Stingray Bay, Twiga Terrace, Zoorassic Park (no live dinosaur, sorry), Reptile House, Tropical Rainforest, Dino Dig, Roo Walkabout, Sea Lion Cove, Wilderness Falls and the recently opened 'Kingdoms of Asia'. It also stages a bird show called 'Winged Wonders' twice a day (10h30 and 13h00 at the time of this review).

Access & Transport

The zoo is in the northwest of Fresno, just off exit 134 of the CA-99 onto Belmont Avenue. Parking cost $5 Bus 33 also stops on Belmont Av. but doesn't connect directly to downtown.

Instructions & Recommendations

Daily schedules for shows and 'Keeper chat' can be found here: https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/keeper-chats/

Meta review

The zoo is described in online review as a good small local zoo with nicely laid out enclosures and some good exhibits such as the aviary, the Australian and African animal sections. Up to early 2023 the main drawback was the ongoing construction for the Kingdoms of Asia section but it has now opened and the recent reviews are mostly fake (positive) ones so there is no reliable opinion on it as yet.

Environmental & Social

Involved in endangered species breeding programs and supports several conservation projects: https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/wildlife-conservation-fund/

Conclusion

The zoo makes for a good family excursion for travellers passing through the area but doesn't justify a meaningful detour. We think it is best enjoyed by residents with an annual membership, which has the benefit of bringing down the per-visit cost significantly. The conservation efforts are commandable even though keeping animals in enclosures is an obvious ethical issue.

Key positive

Great for families

Enclosures are not too tight

Key negative

Not very large

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 16:00

Tuesday09:00 - 16:00

Wednesday09:00 - 16:00

Thursday09:00 - 16:00

Friday09:00 - 16:00

Saturday09:00 - 16:00

Sunday09:00 - 16:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$20
Adult
12 - 64
US$20
Child
2 - 11
US$14
Infant
0 - 1
US$0
$3 cheaper for Fresno County Residents

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