Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits

Officials at Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced yesterday – Tuesday, June 15 that with the State of California updating its COVID restrictions and eliminating the tiered system, the Zoo is happy to be able to open areas that have remained closed since March 2020.

As of June 15th, the Zoo has opened its Wilderness Falls water and Dino Dig play areas. Keeper Chats and presentations have also resumed throughout the Zoo.

“Keeper Chats and presentations at world-class exhibits like Sea Lion Cove are crucial to our mission of inspiring guests through engaging and educational experiences with animals. We look forward to these opportunities to connect people with animals and conservation,” said Jon Forrest Dohlin, Chief Executive Officer.

In accordance with state and federal guidance, unvaccinated guests are asked to continue wearing a mask throughout their visit at the Zoo, except when eating in designated café or eating areas. Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests. The Zoo will still be offering outdoor service at its multiple dining locations, including Kopje Lodge, and additional hand washing and sanitizing stations will still be available throughout the Zoo.

The Zoo is eliminating its maximum capacity, but guests are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets online. The Zoo offers timed tickets for pre-purchase on its website. Guests that arrive with timed tickets will receive priority entrance, making for shorter wait times for entry. Walk-up ticket sales will still be available and will not be subject to any capacity.

“We have found that timed ticketing and pre-purchased tickets help us provide a great guest experience throughout the day,” said Dohlin. “Understanding how many people will be visiting at any given time helps us manage lines and groups throughout the Zoo so every guest can make the most of their visit.”

Ready to plan your visit to the Zoo? Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets online. Tickets are $14.95 for adults and $8.95 for children over the age of 1. Family memberships that offer unlimited entry during a year start at just $75. The Zoo is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm and members have the option of early entry at 8:30 am.

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits

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Natali Carrera is a proud Fresno native and passionate advocate for her community. A Fresno State alum and lifelong cheerleader for all things local, Natali has been a featured blogger for FresYes for over 10 years, where she writes weekly about food, coffee, family fun, and shopping local. When she's not sharing her latest discoveries, you’ll find her cheering on her teenage son at his baseball games alongside her husband of 22 years. Natali is also the founder and CEO of Success Together, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents through education.

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