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Chehaw Park & Zoo

Spend a half day in a large public park where the zoo, cypress-swamp boardwalk, animal habitats and open recreation space share a wooded Albany landscape.

A family viewing a rhinoceros from the visitor rail at Chehaw Park and Zoo in Albany.

Undated destination-supplied photograph of a family viewing a rhinoceros. · Visit Albany / destination-supplied; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. Family rhinoceros viewing at Chehaw Park & Zoo
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    Undated destination-supplied photograph; animal access and programs vary.

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What to expect

Spend a half day in a large public park where the zoo, cypress-swamp boardwalk, animal habitats and open recreation space share a wooded Albany landscape.

Albany · Adult park + zoo $11.50; separate child, senior and military rates · 2–4 hours

Chehaw Park & Zoo · 105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, GA 31701

Park daily 8am–6pm; zoo 9:30am–4:30pm

Park admission is required in addition to zoo admission. The authority currently publishes daily park and zoo hours; weather, holidays and animal care can affect individual areas.

  • Zoo animals in a natural setting
  • Cypress-swamp boardwalk
  • Nearly 800 acres of public parkland and recreation

Before you go

  • Buy both the park pass and the additional zoo pass when visiting the zoo.
  • The operator currently lists adult park admission at $3.50 and adult zoo admission at $8; age, senior and military rates differ.
  • The operator uses 105 Chehaw Park Road while a tourism page uses 105 Chehaw Drive; navigate to the named park and confirm directions if needed.
  • Keeper activities, animal visibility and some recreation amenities vary.
  • The image is an undated operator photograph of a zoo animal; exhibits and animal locations can change.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 229-430-5275

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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