Fresno Chaffee Zoo has many different educational programs to choose from. If you don't see something that fits your needs, we can customize an educational experience for you. Please call 559-498-5920 for more information or to register. Advanced registration for all programs is required.

Zoo School Junior University Habitats Lab Zoo Talks at the Zoo

Docent-Led Tours Rain Forest Tours Primary Zoo Preview Scout Badges

Backstage at the Zoo Twilight Safari Overnight Safari Zoo Adventures

Zoo School
$100 per day
Move your entire class to the Zoo! Teachers can rent classrooms on site for one to five days. Teachers have access to the Zoo and all the educational resources available throughout the week. Some programs require additional fees.

Junior University
$1100 for four days
Junior University provides a four-day math/science intensive learning experience using the resources of the Zoo. Topics include: Habitats, Careers in Conservation, Energy Through the Ecosystems and Biodiversity. 3rd through 8th grades.

Habitats Lab
Zoo admission plus $3 per child
A one-and-a-half hour multi-media Habitats Discovery Lab at the Zoo includes hands-on activities, computers, and biological artifacts. 1st through 3rd grades, maximum 40 students per program.

Wild Connections Lab
$275 (includes Zoo admission and docent-led tour)
Students become "ecologists" and explore the special connections between animals and their habitats plus look at an environmental issue (air or water quality) and the human effect on an ecosystem. Program length can vary; typically runs 3 to 4 hours. 3rd through 6th grades, maximum 35 students per program.

Zoo Talks at the Zoo
$55 per class
Enjoy a lively encounter at the Zoo with our renowned staff biologist, Burleigh "The Bat Lady" Lockwood. Burleigh is famous for her presentations on ANY natural history topic!

Docent-Led Tours
Zoo Admission plus $1 per child (minimum $30)
Bring your class to the Zoo for a guided tour by one of our Zoolynx docents. Pick a general tour or a tour with focus on special animals, habitats or adaptations.

Rain Forest Tours
Zoo Admission plus $2 per child
This is a very special Zoo tour with learning stations and taste treats from the Rain Forest. 2nd grade and up.

A Primary Peek-a-Boo Zoo Preview
Zoo Admission plus $1.50 per child
Bring the kids for a special hands-on activity and talk about mammals, birds, reptiles and zoos. Afterwards, take your class into the Zoo. Pre-school through first grade (also a great activity for special ed and vision impaired).

Scout Badges
Girl and Boy Scout troops can earn badges while participating in a fun and educational experience designed especially for Scout troops.

Backstage at the Zoo
Members: $12 Adult, $8 Child; Non-members: $14 Adult, $10 Child
This unique tour gives groups a chance to meet Zoo keepers and get special glimpses into the Zoo animals' world in this behind-the-scenes opportunity.

Twilight Safari
Members: $14 Adult, $10 Child; Non-members: $16 Adult, $12 Child
Enjoy an exclusive walk through the Zoo after hours with Zoo biologist Burleigh "The Bat Lady" Lockwood.

Overnight Safari
Families - Members: $100 for a family of 4, $30 each additional person;
Non-members: $120 for a family of 4, $35 each additional person
Groups/Scouts - $30 per person (minimum 15 people)
Bring the entire family to the Zoo to sleep under the stars while enjoying animal sounds. This program is also great for Scout troops.