Boo at the Zoo highlights fall events at Chehaw Park and Zoo

ALBANY — With fall and cooler weather now entrenched, some of southwest Georgia’s favorite fall activities — including one of the most popular events at the park, Boo at the Zoo — are scheduled at Chehaw Park and Zoo. 

Events include:

BOO AT THE ZOO — Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kids love the not-so-spooky Halloween event in the Zoo. The event is $15 for adults and $10 for children and includes Park & Zoo admission. The event is free for ages 0-3, and all members of Chehaw, the Flint RiverQuarium, or Thronateeska.

Kids can enjoy Halloween-themed fun, including games, activities, special Halloween animal enrichment, tons of fun prizes, candy, and more.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Community volunteers who love to see kids having a good time are asked to help run game and craft booths during Boo at the Zoo. Send emails to [email protected] for more information.

FALL BREAK CAMP

Nov. 25-27

Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, snacks, a Chehaw water bottle, and a whole lot of adventures. Children will have fun while learning through hands-on activities. Full-day sessions are open to campers ages 5-12. Free early drop-off starts at 8:30 a.m. and after-camp care is available until 6 p.m. Members receive half-price on after-camp care.

WEEKEND PROGRAMS — Saturdays & Sundays

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

11:30 a.m. — Rhino feeding

1:30 p.m. — Sulcata tortoise feeding ($3 per person)

2:30 p.m. — Alligator feeding ($10 per feed cup)

3:30 p.m. — Wildlife Theater presentation

EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM — Feb. 15

ASL Interpretation: Join us for our regular Saturday programming accompanied with American Sign Language interpretation.

Program Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

2024 Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m. — Oct. 21, Dec. 16

Oct. 26 — Boo at the Zoo

Nov. 1 — Cubs program

Nov. 2 — Chehaw RC race

Nov. 16 — Animal Thanksgiving

Nov. 25-27 — Fall Break Camp

Dec. 6 — Cubs program

Dec. 21 — Reindeer Games

ARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS

Flint RiverQuarium — Scheduled programs are included with admission and free to members. Here’s what we have planned:

Saturday and Sunday

10:30 a.m. — Touch tank chat

11:30 a.m. — Box turtle exhibit chat

1 p.m. — Touch tank chat

1:45 p.m. — Diver meet & greet at Skywater

2 p.m. — Blue Hole chat

2:30 p.m. — Touch tank chat

3:30 p.m. — Animal meet & greet at Skywater (Saturday)

3:30 p.m. — Gulf of Mexico exhibit chat (Sunday)

Oct. 30 — Homeschool Day

Nov. 30 — Animal Thanksgiving

Dec. 13-24 — Twelve Days of Fishmas

Dec. 23, 24, 30, 31, Jan. 2, 3 — Winter Break camp

Second Friday of every month Tadpole Time

Thronateeska Discovery Center

10:30 a.m. — Planetarium show: “Larry Cat in Space”

11:30 a.m. — Craft: Stress balls

1 p.m. — Planetarium show: “Totality”

2 p.m. — Science experiment: “Juicy Light”

3 p.m. — Planetarium show: “From Earth to the Universe”

Oct. 17 — Exhibit Opening- “The Lost Mural from Ellis Island”

December — Santas on Display

Dec. 7 — Selfies with Santa

Third Friday of every month, Tricera Tots

Special Illustration: Chehaw