Fresno Chaffee Zoo Camps and Family Education Programs

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Camps and Family Education Programs includes Zoo Camps with learning opportunities, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities. Listed camp options include Full Day Camp, Cub Camp, and Single Day Camp, and the program also offers Winter Zoo Camp sessions with animal communication activities, career exploration, and self-led scavenger hunts.

Programs

• Zoo Camps — 3-5 years old, must be potty trained; 6-11 years old; Kindergarten-5th Grade · $65–$186 · Camp program at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Includes learning opportunities, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities. Listed camp options include Full Day Camp, Cub Camp, and Single Day Camp.
• Winter Zoo Camp: Full Day Camp — 6-11 years old · $172–$186 · 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers explore how animals communicate through calls, songs, movements, and other sounds.
• Winter Zoo Camp: Cub Camp — 3-5 years old, must be potty trained · $100–$115 · 9:00am-12:00pm. Campers explore how animals communicate through calls, songs, movements, and other sounds.
• Winter Zoo Camp: Single Day Camp — Kindergarten-5th Grade · $65–$70 · One-day camp programming designed around local school holidays.
• Field Trips — Monday-Friday · Field trip reservations should be made at least 1 month before the desired visit date. Rates are applicable Monday-Friday only.
• Career Labs — 3rd grade through high school · $300–$335 · Hands-on career exploration followed by a self-led career scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo.
• Zoo Quests — K-6 · $335–$360 · Animal presentation, a career-based activity, and a self-led scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo.
• Docent Tours — 1st Grade-College · $300–$335 · 1-hour, standards-based tour of the Zoo. NGSS aligned by grade level and customizable.
• JR. group behind-the-scenes — K-3rd grade · $450 · Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Zoo admission is not included.
• ZooMobile — children of all ages; seniors; libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, camps, and child care centers · $200 · Live animal presentation at your school, library, senior or community center. Designed to meet California Science Standards for each grade level.
• Zoo Talks — $100 · Presentation on natural history topics. Pricing starts at $100 per 30-minute talk for groups of up to 35.
• Using the Zoo as Your Classroom — K-6th grade · $200 · Workshop for participants to learn how to turn a field trip day into a rich learning opportunity. The first classes start in February.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $65–$450
• Current session: Winter Zoo Camp (Dec 28–Dec 30, 2026); Winter ROO & YOU (Jan 3–Mar 4, 2027)
• General schedule: Campers will enjoy learning, regular Zoo visits, and themed crafts and activities. Winter Zoo Camp Full Day Camp: 8:30am-3:30pm. Cub Camp: 9:00am-12:00pm. Winter ROO & YOU: 8-week class series with Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., or Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
• Facility hours: Today’s Hours 9AM-4PM; Valley Farm hours: Mon-Thu 9:00AM-12:00PM, Fri-Sun 9:00AM-4:00PM; Roo Walkabout hours: Mon-Thu 9:00AM-12:00PM, Fri-Sun 9:00AM-4:00PM

About the provider

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s mission is to inspire people to care for animals, create connections, build community, and save wildlife. The Zoo says Sea Lion Cove received the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Top Honor Exhibit Award in September 2014, and it supports local species protection through the Conservation Action Center.

Field trip rates are applicable Monday-Friday only. Full payment at least 1 week before the visit date is highly recommended but not required. All payments are due by the day of the field trip and must be paid in one lump sum payment. Multiple payments will not be accepted on the day of visit. Zoo camp scholarships are available each year. Winter Zoo Camp Cub Camp is for ages 3-5 years old and campers must be potty trained.

Last updated October 13, 2026.