What's Going on at Chehaw
Friday, March 24th, 2023
ALL SMILES PROGRAM
March 24 @ 10am
Designed specifically for children with special needs. This is a multisensory program where live animals, photographs, skills, models, pelts, and more are used to engage children and demonstrate concepts. This program utilizes a sensory motor approach and children are encouraged to touch, smell, and feel all appropriate items. This program is for all ages and functioning levels.
Program is free, but does require preregistration at [email protected]
Book: Peeping Beauty by Mary Jane Auch
Craft: Hatching Chick
Zoo Trip: Aviary
Animal Ambassador: Maui the Chicken
SPRING BREAK CAMP
April 3-7
Spring Break Camp 2023 runs from 8:30a-3:30p. After camp care is available from 3:30-6p.
Birds, bugs, and blooms all scream SPRING TIME! 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 week long registration fee.
FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS
EVERY WEEKEND
Saturday
10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
2:30 Bear Keeper Chat
3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation
Sunday
10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
2:30 Coati Keeper Chat
3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation
CATFISH RODEO
March 25
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.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m.
Mar 24 -All Smiles Program
Mar 25- Catfish Rodeo
Apr 3-7 Spring Break Camp
Apr 7- Cubs Program
Apr 15- Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run, & Beer Relay
Apr 28- -All Smiles Program
May 5- Cubs Program
May 26- -All Smiles Program
Jun 2- Cubs Program
Jun 23- -All Smiles Program
July 7- Cubs Program
July 28- -All Smiles Program
Aug 4- Cubs Program
Aug 25- -All Smiles Program
Sep 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