What's Going on at Chehaw

Thursday, March 24th, 2022

SPRING BREAK CAMP

April 4-8

Around the World in Five Days!
Price: $135 per week, or $30 per day
After Camp Care Available 3:30p- 6p
Ages: 4 - 12 years

This week campers are transported around the world to meet some amazing animals!

Each day of camp includes a zoo visit, animal encounter, games, crafts, and activities.

to register or for more info

CHEHAW CATFISH RODEO

March 26

Kids 15 and under can catch as many fish as they want from our fully stocked catfish pond from 8am-noon. This event is completely FREE to kids 15 and under. 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 available to assist if you need help.

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PAINT & SIP

April 28 @ 7pm

Join us for our second Paint & Sip event! Kathie Entz will lead us in painting a colorful 11x14 nature piece featuring one of our most flamboyant zoo residents: a pink flamingo.

Event is inside the Creekside Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Cost is $30 or $25 for Artesian Alliance Members.
Fee includes all supplies and heavy hors d'oeuvres. BYOB.

PARTY FOR THE PLANET

April 23

It's a Party for the Planet and you're invited! Join us from 10-2 in the Plaza for games, crafts, and activities focused on how you can make an impact and change your world. A few activities include:

- Seed planting (take it home and start your own pollinator garden)
- Recycled crafts
- Chalk art
- Games
- Butterfly display
- Education Stations

Program Schedule:
10:30- Petting Zoo Feeding ($3 per person)
11:30- Rhino Feeding
12:00- Story Time in Wildlife Theater
12:30- Lemur Enrichment
1:00- Master Gardeners in Wildlife Theater
1:30- Sulcata Feeding
2:00- Story Time in Wildlife Theater
2:30- Alligator Feeding ($5 per person)
3:30- Bogart the Camel's Birthday Party

All animal feeding proceeds at Party for the Planet go to global Conservation efforts.

CHEHAW SUMMER CAMPS

May 31-August 4

When school is out, Chehaw is the place to be!

Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, snack, Chehaw water bottle, and a cool camp T-shirt! Children will have fun while learning through hands-on activities.

Full day sessions are open to campers age 5-12. Half day sessions are open for campers age 4. Need a late pick up? After camp care is available until 6 pm for $10 per day or $40 for the entire week. Members receive a 10% discount on all camp sessions plus half price on after camp care. Save big on any camp session, register one camper for 4 camper sessions and receive $50 in savings.

Full Day Sessions: 9a - 3 p
Half Day Sessions: 9a - 12 p

Free Early Drop off at 8:30 a
Late Pick up Available: 3-6 p

Full Schedule & Registration

FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS
EVERY WEEKEND

Saturday

10:30 Reptile House Feeding

11:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)

1:30 Conservation Station @ Zoo Plaza

2:30 Aviary Feeding

3:00 Wildlife Theater Presentation

Sunday

10:30 Cheetah Bone Toss

11:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)

1:30 Conservation Station @ Zoo Plaza

2:30 Aviary Feeding

3:00 Wildlife Theater Presentation

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
First Friday of every month- Cubs Program
Third Monday of each month- Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside)
First Tuesday of each month- Friends of Chehaw Monthly Meeting (Creekside)

Mar 26 Catfish Rodeo

April 1- Cubs Program

April 16 Chehaw RC Race

Apr 23 Party for the Planet

April 28-Paint & Sip

May 6- Cubs Program

May 21 Chehaw RC Race

May 21-Sept 5 Blue Star Free Admission for Military Families

May 31- Jun 3 Dash, Stash, and Cache Summer Camp

May 31- Jun 3 Super Senses Summer Camp

May 31- Jun 3 Alien Invaders Summer Camp

June 3- Cubs Program