Chehaw Park, Conservation park and zoo in Albany, United States
Chehaw Park is an 800-acre conservation area with a zoo in Albany featuring outdoor trails, animal exhibits, and camping areas within a natural pine forest. The grounds also include recreational facilities for various outdoor activities.
The park opened in 1937 and expanded in 1977 with the addition of a wild animal park after relocating animals from elsewhere. This expansion marked a major turning point in how the site developed as a conservation center.
The place is named after the Chiha people who once lived in this region and engaged with early settlers. This connection to the past remains visible in how the location is understood by visitors today.
The site offers 44 RV sites with full hookups, tent areas, and cabin accommodations for overnight stays. Fishing is also permitted throughout the property, though daily catch limits apply to visitors.
The animal park was designed by Jim Fowler, who helped create the Wild Kingdom television series, and features boardwalks through cypress swamps. The facility also houses black rhinoceros, making it significant for endangered species care.
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