be working alongside the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in cross promotions, such as offering discounts and planning special event days around Halloween and Christmas to mirror zoo’s schedule. COVID-19 Pandemic In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Playland, Storyland, and the Fresno Chaffee Zoo shut down. On June 22, the zoo reopened, but per Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order on July 13, 2020, the zoo is only open for outdoor recreation, and all indoor facilities remain closed. Operations Closures Playland has had three season closures though its operation: In 2015, after almost 60 years of operation, the park was closed pending funding for renovations. The money was quickly raised through local and government support, and the park re-opened for the 2016 season. In 2020 and 2021, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; ongoing . See also Fresno Chaffee Zoo References Notes External links San Joaquin Valley Geography of Fresno, California Economy of Fresno, California Tourist attractions in Fresno County, California Tourist attractions in Fresno, California 1955 establishments in California Amusement parks in California Buildings and structures in Fresno, California Landmarks in California Amusement parks opened in 1955 History of Fresno, California