4 Red Wolf pups were born to two separate pairs of parents (2 per litter.) Rare red wolf pups born at Chehaw | Albany Herald
Due to unstable finances and issues in maintenance, the Zoo was denied AZA accreditation renewal. Chehaw loses Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation
Between October 15th, 2018, and December 31st, 2021, there was a hurricane that caused massive damage to the facility, and the original designer of the facility and Wild Kingdom host Jim Fowler passed away in May 2019. Transfers include a (1.0) south-central black rhino named Dubya to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas in November 2019. In May 2021, new exhibits were built for their ring-tailed lemurs, red-ruffed lemurs, and African spurred tortoise. Here is the news for 2022: On April 11th, it was reported that the zoo received $2,965 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZA. Chehaw Park & Zoo awarded funds for endangered species COVID-19 relief On May 8th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) African straw-colored fruit bats were born. Log into Facebook On June 20th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) bald eagle from the Avian Reconditioning Center in Florida the week prior. She is located in the bald eagle exhibit across the suspension bridge. Log into Facebook
Piece of 2022 News I missed: On April 26th, it was reported that the zoo's owners (who also own the Flint RiverQuarium) are seeking $4 million from the town to add new exhibits to the facility. Artesian Alliance embarking on new master plan ------------------------------ On August 20th, it was reported that $109 million was given to the town, of which some of it was used to increase the funding for the zoo, among other areas of the town. $109 million tax initiative for Albany, Dougherty County improvements to be on Nov. 8 ballot
On September 6th, the zoo announced they have recently renovated the pancake tortoise exhibit in the Reptile House. https://www.facebook.com/Chehaw/pos...eyBSviDnVJbvEouJmH41Pz4U71jXk7iBy4Pewhkic5Etl
On February 14th, 2023, the zoo announced they renovated their eastern diamondback rattlesnake/timber rattlesnake exhibit in the Reptile House. 登录 Facebook
On June 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) straw-colored fruit bat was born. Guest Services team members, Kailyn... - Chehaw Park & Zoo On June 8th, it was reported that the zoo is working on getting accredited (either by the AZA or ZAA). Chehaw Park looks to make improvements to its playground, zoo
They've been a part of the AZA's Pathway Toward Membership program for some time now so I'd assume that's what it's in reference to.
