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Friday, June 14, 2013  Chehaw is excited to announce the birth of a baby wildebeest in the African Veldt.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Paddle Georgia 2013 participants are on their way to Albany to canoe and kayak the Flint River.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Chehaw officials have announced that on Saturday, April 13th, the park set a new one day attendance record of 3,188 visitors.

Friday, March 22, 2013  After researching and voting on a name for each of the 22 classes at Turner Elementary School, the baby winning moniker for Chehaw Wild Animal Park's baby kangaroo is Adeline.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Turner Elementary School in Albany are competing in a contest to name Chehaw Wild Animal Park's baby kangaroo.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Chehaw Park Director Doug Porter addressed the Albany City Commission Tuesday morning, announcing that Chehaw will raise prices for the first time in its history.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; The Parks at Chehaw planning add 50 to 70 new spots for campers by 2014 thanks to SPLOST funds.

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.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau is reporting record numbers for the 2012 holiday season.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; The Parks at Chehaw have cut the ribbon on their new African Veldt exhibit after two years of anticipation.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Updated with video; New concert will feature wild animals from Chehaw.