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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Students in the Drafting Technology program at Albany Technical College will present officials from The Parks at Chehaw expansion designs.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how Chehaw takes care of their animals during a cold spell.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Most people consider their animals to be part of their family, and at Chehaw Wild Animal park, it's no different; which is why staff says they take many steps into the process of laying one of their beloved animals to rest when it passes away.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Casa de Luna - a space that can house up to 70,000 bats - was unveiled today at Chehaw Park

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Updated with video; Parks are not only fun for kids but they help promote healthy social skills for the future and keep them fit.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Updated with video; Earth day celebrations typically happen once a year.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Updated with video; It is very important for zoo keepers to keep an eye on the weather.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; Higher attendance in 2011 at Chehaw Parks means new programs and exhibits like with the African Veldt and possibly a water spray park.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; Chehaw's zoo director spoke at Dougherty County Rotary Club about a "No Child Left Inside" and about learning outreach programs available at the zoo.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Asanti the Meerkat is giving the groundhog a break.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; Chehaw's zoo director says they have ways to keep their animals warm in cold weather, but other animals, like the alligators, have their own unique ways.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  The animals at Chehaw Zoo have no choice but stay outside and brave the heat and zoo officials say they're working to keep these animals protected.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  It’s been a rough winter for much of the nation, including Southwest Georgia. So it’s no surprise that so many were elated that groundhogs like Punxsutawney Phil and General Beauregard Lee predicted early ends to all the winter weariness.

Monday, January 24, 2011  The Parks at Chehaw is looking to make some improvements, and they need more volunteers to do it.

Monday, January 03, 2011  You’d never know it by watching them enjoy their lunch or relaxing in the sun but the staff at Chehaw has to keep a close eye on the animals when cooler temperatures come to town.