Springtime is fun time at Chehaw Park & Zoo

The Albany Herald, Ga.
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Feb. 27—ALBANY — With spring having apparently sprung early now is the perfect time to take the family out to enjoy events at Chehaw Park and Zoo.

Events planned include:

ALL SMILES PROGRAM: April 3-7

Craft: Elephant magnet; Zoo trip: Coati exhibit; Animal ambassador: Ball python

SPRING BREAK CAMP, April 3-7

Spring Break Camp 2023 runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. After camp care is available from 3:30-6 p.m.

Birds, bugs, and blooms are all screaming springtime! This week, campers ages 5-12 will buzz around the Park and Zoo for a very special spring adventure. Each day of camp includes a zoo visit, animal encounter, games, crafts and activities. Members receive a 50% discount on after-camp care and 10% off the weeklong registration fee.

FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS — EVERY WEEKEND

Saturday

10:30 a.m. — Petting zoo feeding ($3/person)

11:30 a.m. — Rhino feeding

1:30 p.m. — Petting zoo feeding ($3/person)

2:30 p.m. — Bear keeper chat

3:30 p.m. — Wildlife theater presentation

Sunday

10:30 a.m. — Petting zoo feeding ($3/person)

11:30 a.m. — Rhino feeding

1:30 p.m. — Petting zoo feeding ($3/person)

2:30 p.m. — — Coati keeper chat

3:30 p.m. — Wildlife theater presentation

CATFISH RODEO — March 25

Kids 15-under can catch as many fish as they want from Chehaw's fully stocked catfish pond from 8 a.m.-noon. This event is completely free to kids 15-under. At noon, the pond will open to the public for the season with a five-fish limit. Bring your own bait and gear, but staff and volunteers will be available to assist anyone who needs help.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Park Authority monthly meeting (Creekside): 6 p.m. — Apr. 17, Jun. 19, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, Dec. 18

March 3 — Cubs program

March 24 — All Smiles program

March 25 — Catfish rodeo

April 3-7 — Spring Break Camp

April 7 — Cubs program

April 15 — Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run, & Beer Relay

April 28 — All Smiles program

May 5 — Cubs program

May 26 — All Smiles program

June 2 — Cubs program

June 23 — All Smiles program

July 7 — Cubs program

July 28 — All Smiles program

Aug. 4 — Cubs program

Aug. 25 — All Smiles program

Sept. 1 — Cubs program

Sept. 21 — Black Jack & Black Rhinos

Sept. 22 — All Smiles program

Oct.. 6 — Cubs program

Oct. 7 — Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament

Oct. 21-22- Southern Discomfort Race

Oct. 21 — Modern Gas Rib Showdown

Oct. 27 — All Smiles program

Nov. 3 — Cubs Program

Nov. 24 — All Smiles program

Dec. 1 — Cubs program

Dec. 22 — All Smiles program