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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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Updated with video; Earth day is celebrated across the country on April 22nd. Some plant trees, others go out and pick up litter, but at Chehaw, they're throwing a party.

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.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; The 23rd annual Chehaw Park Native American Festival kicked off on Friday and officials say they've already had more than 1,000 visitors thanks to field trips from the Dougherty County School System.

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.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Spring break is right around the corner and for students that won't be heading off on vacation, there is something fun and eco-friendly for them to be a part of.

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.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The concept of treating fire with fire is not new to this century.

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.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Updated with video; Chehaw Park celebrated, 'Groundhog Day' a bit differently, by letting their meerkats predict what the next 6-weeks will hold.

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.

Monday, December 31, 2012  As the ball drops in Times Square tonight, local attractions here in albany have reason to celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

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

Monday, December 03, 2012  Albany native Jim Fowler visited his home Monday afternoon to speak to the public about a wildlife, a topic he's very familiar with.