Field Trips

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is happy to welcome school groups!

 Field Trips

Field trip reservations should be made at least 1 month before desired visit date. We accept reservations from any licensed organization that is providing educational opportunities for their group. Rates are applicable Monday – Friday only.

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Questions or Concerns?

Please contact ticketsupport@fresnochaffeezoo.org for any questions or concerns regarding reservation status or field trips.

Other Programs

Career Labs

What does it take to work at the Zoo? We need more than Zoological Care Specialists to keep our animals healthy! This program provides hands on career exploration followed by a self-led career scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo. Available for grades 3 through high school.

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Zoo Quests

This program will take you on a Zoo adventure with an animal presentation, a career-based activity, and a self-led scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo! Available for grades K-6.

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Docent Tours

A 1-hour, standards-based tour of the Zoo! Docent Tours are NGSS aligned by grade level, and can be customized based on your class needs. Available for grades K-College.

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Zoomobile

Fresno Chaffee Zoo wants to bring the Zoo to you! Enjoy a live animal presentation at your school, library, senior, or community center!

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Zoo Talks

Experience a lively encounter in your classroom, at your facility, or at the Zoo with our Zoo education team! We can tailor our presentations on ANY natural history topic.

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Self-Guided Tour Pricing

  • Fresno County Adult $10.00
  • Fresno County Student $6.00
  • Outside Fresno County Adults $11.00
  • Outside Fresno County Students $7.00
  • All self-led field trips will receive 1 free educator adult for every 5 student tickets purchased.
  • Special needs classes will receive as many educator/adult tickets as needed to successfully bring the class to the Zoo.

Minimum Required Number of Guests: 10 total guests
*Special Needs classes do not need to meet the minimum number.

Full payment at least 1 week before the visit date is highly recommended (but not required) to expedite the group’s entry to the Zoo for the field trip. All payments are due by the day of the field trip and must be paid in one lump sum payment. Payments can be made over the phone, or in person at the ticket booth. Multiple payments will not be accepted on the day of visit.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We offer a number of accomodations and resources to help guests enjoy the Zoo. Please see our Accessibility and Inclusion page for more information about the resources available before and during your visit.

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