Fresno Chaffee Zoo

   The zoo was founded in 1929 and has been upgraded and enlarged over the years. Most of the enclosures are very good. Some such as the African Adventure area and the Tropical Rainforest are excellent but there are still some old cramped enclosures. Mature trees provide shade in most areas.

   The zoo is fairly accessible but it’s large and rambling with up and downhill slopes so wheelchair users may need assistance. The pavement in the older sections is lumpy and uneven. It’s difficult to see into some of the enclosures due to fencing. The doors to the aviaries are heavy.

    The zoo parking lots are pretty big but they fill on busy days. There’s also parking along the park roads but there are few sidewalks so walking/rolling along the roads or across the grass is necessary. Judging from the condition of the grass this is a common occurrence. Zoo  36.75315, -119.82392