Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo in Roeding Park in Fresno, California covering 39 acres and housing over 190 species. Its history begins in 1929. A drive of 5 mi reaches Forestiere Underground Gardens.
A zoo & aquarium inside Fresno
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–98°, and about 113 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Fresno
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is inside Fresno, which has 105 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Fresno Yosemite (FAT) has airline service, about 6 miles from Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Established in 1929
Fresno Chaffee Zoo dates from 1929. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo in Roeding Park in Fresno, California covering 39 acres and housing over 190 species. Its attractions include Stingray Bay, Dino Dig, Valley Farm, Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and Ross Laird's Winged Wonders Bird Show. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 39 acres
- Established
- 1929
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.5K a year
Where to stay near Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The nearest towns with places to stay are Fresno (105) and Clovis (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fresno Chaffee Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | in town | — | 105 76 hotels · 18 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 555,549 | $375K | D |
| Clovis | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 19 16 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 129,347 | $483K | C |
| Selma | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 24,702 | $315K | C− |
| Madera | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 69,017 | $360K | C |
| Fowler | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 2 hotels | 7,745 | $380K | C |
| Sanger | 15 mi east | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 27,228 | $365K | C |
| Reedley | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 8 1 hotel · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 26,982 | $335K | C− |
| Kerman | 14 mi west | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 17,553 | $371K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Other well-known places within 64 miles.
Big draw60 mi National ParkSequoia National Park1.4M visitors a year
48 mi LakeTulare Lake
15 mi MuseumForestiere Underground Gardens
26 mi Stadium & arenaValley Children's Stadium
64 mi National ParkKings Canyon National Park780K visitors a year
36 mi Stadium & arenaSave Mart Center
42 mi Stadium & arenaChukchansi Park
60 mi MountainMoro RockPhoto credits
Sequoia National Park: Alberto Carrasco Casado, CC BY 2.0 · Tulare Lake: Trace Fleeman Garcia, CC0 · Forestiere Underground Gardens: R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Valley Children's Stadium: Emedina00, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Canyon National Park: NileGuide.com (Josh Steinitz), CC BY 2.0 · Save Mart Center: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Chukchansi Park: YAHQQLIGAN, CC BY 2.0 · Moro Rock: DiverDave, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo: what to know
Is Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Fresno?
Yes. It’s inside Fresno, CA.
When is the best time to visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo?
February, March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 62–84°.
What is the closest airport to Fresno Chaffee Zoo?
Fresno Yosemite (FAT), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fresno Chaffee Zoo?
Fresno (in town, 105 places to stay), Clovis (9 mi, 19 places to stay) and Selma (17 mi, 8 places to stay).
Fresno has the answers
People in Fresno have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.