Catfish Rodeo, summer camp coming up at Chehaw
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From staff reports
ALBANY — With springtime just around the corner and summer not far behind, activities are cranking up at Chehaw Park and Zoo.
Some of the events planned at Chehaw in coming days include:
FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS EVERY WEEKEND
Saturday
10:30 a.m. — Reptile House Feeding
11:30 a.m. — Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
1:30 p.m. — Conservation Station @ Zoo Plaza
2:30 p.m. — Aviary Feeding
3 p.m. — Wildlife Theater Presentation
Sunday
10:30 a.m. — Cheetah Bone Toss
11:30 a.m. — Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
1:30 p.m. — Conservation Station @ Zoo Plaza
2:30 p.m. — Aviary Feeding
3 p.m. — Wildlife Theater Presentation
CHEHAW CATFISH RODEO, March 26
Kids 15 and under can catch as many fish as they want from our fully stocked catfish pond from 8 a.m.-noon. This event is completely fee to kids 15 and under. At noon, the pond will open to the public for the season at a five-fish limit. Bring your own bait and gear, but we will have staff and volunteers available to assist if you need help.
SPRING BREAK CAMP, April 4-8
Around the World in Five Days
Price: $135 per week, or $30 per day
After-camp care available 3:30-6 p.m.
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.
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)
March 19 — Chehaw RC Race
March 26 — Catfish Rodeo
April 16 — Chehaw RC Race
April 23 — Party for the Planet
May 21 — Chehaw RC Race
May 31-Aug. 4 — Summer Camp
June 18 — Chehaw RC Race
July 16 — Chehaw RC Race
Aug. 20 — Chehaw RC Race
Sept. 17 — Chehaw RC Race
Sept, 22 — Black Jack and Black Rhinos
September — SWAPtember
Oct. 15 — Chehaw RC Race
Oct. 22 — Southern Discomfort
Oct. 29 — Boo at the Zoo
Nov. 10 — Brew at the Zoo
Nov. 19 — Animal Thanksgiving
Nov. 19 — Chehaw RC Race
Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-24 — Festival of Lights
Dec. 17 — Reindeer Games
ARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS
Flint RiverQuarium: April 29 — Wild Affair
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