Kopje Lodge

Usually pretty decent food, but today was a surprise. We waited at least 20 minutes before being helped at the grill where this young man was alone less a fry cook who seemed to show up every 10 mins or so. Someone came from the back, into the station, talked to the young man, then left to the pizza station, then gave the cashier a break, then walked around some more before finally coming to the grill to help where there was a line of about 12 of us. We waited more than 30 mins for a burger, fries, and Mac n cheese bites. No one was hustling. No one was communicating. No one seemed to care. Then our tritip burger came with NACHO cheese on it. What? Who does that? I was just really surprised by this visit since they usually do a pretty good job. And no, it wasn't packed at the zoo, the area wasn't packed full of people either. Sharing this in the hopes management will see there needs to be some adjustment here.

People complain about prices, but sodas are $4 and a pretty good pepperoni pizza the size to split with my 2 year old is only $13. Hard to find prices that reasonable at any other type of amusement park, let alone fast food now days.

Nice spot to get some food and a cold drink . The kids usually play and parents get to relax. The view is gorgeous!

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is one of my favorite spots in Fresno.. it is great to see all the improvements the zoo has undergone since my first visit over 20 years and how much nicer it has become every time I visit. Perhaps they would get more people to visit if their prices were not as outrageous especially at their restaurant. $12 for a cold bacon and avocado sandwich or $5 for a grilled cheese is a bit high for a subpar sandwich. I believe the view of the wonderful animals is supposed to offset the pinch at the register.

There service is great area nice n beautiful n clean, food is delicious n the view is amazing... love this place family zoo memories ;).