What's Going on at Chehaw

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

CATFISH RODEO
Mar 16
8a-12p
Kids 15 and under can catch as many fish as they want from our fully stocked catfish pond from 8a-noon. Event and Park Admission are completely FREE to kids 15 and under. Adults only pay Park admission. At noon, the pond will open to the public for the season at a 5 fish limit. Bring your own bait and gear, but we will have staff and volunteers ready to help if you need it!

FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS
EVERY WEEKEND
SATURDAY
10:30 Reptile House Chat & Feeding
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:00 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3 per person)
2:00 "Meet the Ferrets" Animal Encounter in Zoo Plaza
3:00 Wildlife Theater Presentation

SUNDAY
10:30 Cheetah Enrichment & Chat
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:00 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3 per person)
2:00 Animal Encounter in Zoo Plaza
3:00 Wildlife Theater Presentation

SPRING BREAK CAMP

April 1-5

Spring Break Camp 2024 is April 1-5 and runs from 9a-3p. Early drop off is available at 8a and After camp care is available from 3-6p.Foolin' You Camp focuses on Nature's Kookiest and Craziest! Campers ages 5-12 will spend the week exploring all the foolish, crazy, and wonky things that look silly to us but play a key role in survival.  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 week long registration fee.   

Info & Registration 

SCRAPS TO SCULPTURE
Apr. 20 @ Party for the Planet
Turn Trash into Treasure at the Scraps to Sculpture Art Competition at Party for the Planet. Kindergarten through Highschool individuals or classrooms can submit their sculpture by Apr. 19 for a chance to win prizes. Art must be original and made entirely of repurposed or recycled materials with the exception of glue, tape, or fasteners. Zoo Guests will vote for the winners of each category, separated by classroom, individual, and class level.

Classroom Prizes include: FREE field trip and private program for your class, 45 minute animal presentation for entire grade, 45 minute presentation for class

Individual Prizes include: Free Family Membership to Chehaw, Free Summer camp, Day pass to Chehaw for your group

Need some space to create, help with your project, or materials? Take advantage of open studio space at the Albany Museum of Art. The AMA will have volunteers and repurposed/recycled items available to help create your masterpiece.

Open Studio Dates: April 6 & 13, 2024

Times: 2 pm- 5 pm

HOMESCHOOL DAY
APRIL 10 @ 10A-1P
Join us for Homeschool Day in the Zoo on Wednesday, April 10 from 10a-1p! We'll be "shellebrating" Gopher Tortoise Day and highlighting the importance of this native keystone species and its role in the ecosystems it inhabits. We'll have educational programs, activity stations, animal meet & greets, crafts, and more! Activities are free with Zoo admission. Admission is free for Chehaw members.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m.
Apr. 15, Jun 17, Aug 19, Oct. 21, Dec. 16
Mar 2-Chehaw RC Race Mar 16- Catfish RodeoMar 23- Chehaw RC Race Apr. 1-5 Spring Break CampApr 6- Chehaw RC Race Apr 10- Homeschool DayApr 13- Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run, and Beer RelayApr 20- Party for the PlanetJune 1- Southern Discomfort RaceJun 22- Chehaw RC RaceAug 3- Chehaw RC Race Aug 24- Chehaw RC Race Sept 7- Chehaw RC Race Sept 28- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf TournamentOct 5- Chehaw RC Race Oct 12- Honey JamOct. 19- Modern Gas Rib ShowdownOct. 26- Boo at the ZooNov 2- Chehaw RC Race Nov. 16- Animal ThanksgivingDecember- Wild Lights BeginsDec. 21- Reindeer GamesARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS
Flint RiverQuariumSecond Friday of every month  Tadpole Time Thronateeska Discovery CenterThird Friday of every month Tricera Tots