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Friday, March 22nd, 2024

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 

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

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 23- Chehaw RC Race
Apr. 1-5 Spring Break Camp
Apr 6- Chehaw RC Race
Apr 10- Homeschool Day
Apr 13- Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run, and Beer Relay
Apr 20- Party for the Planet
May 4- Pass the Torch 5K
Jun 22- Chehaw RC Race
Aug 3- Chehaw RC Race
Aug 24- Chehaw RC Race
Sept 7- Chehaw RC Race
Sept 28- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
Oct 5- Chehaw RC Race
Oct 12- Honey Jam
Oct. 19- Modern Gas Rib Showdown
Oct. 26- Boo at the Zoo
Nov 2- Chehaw RC Race
Nov. 16- Animal Thanksgiving
December- Wild Lights Begins
Dec. 21- Reindeer Games