Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a beloved 39-acre zoological park located in Roeding Park in Fresno, California, home to over 190 species of animals from around the globe. The zoo's marquee exhibits include the 13-acre African Adventure, which recreates the plains and savannah of Africa and is the Central Valley's premier wildlife safari experience, and the Kingdoms of Asia exhibit, offering an immersive journey through diverse Asian habitats with elevated walkways and conservation-focused viewing areas. Sea Lion Cove features a stunning 35-foot underwater viewing window modeled after Point Lobos, California, where guests can watch sea lions and seals glide beneath the surface. Notable residents include Malayan tigers, sloth bears, orangutans, and many other extraordinary species. The zoo's Wildlife Conservation Fund, active since 2006, supports global research and conservation efforts including a blunt-nosed leopard lizard reintroduction program. Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a treasured community institution and top family destination in California's Central Valley.