Top 13 things to do and attractions in Albany (2024)

I had previously visited the zoo more then 10 years ago. I was disappointed to come back and being my son and see that probably 10 percent of the animal exhibits were just abandoned. There was even an exhibit that looked like it was started years ago and they just stopped in the middle of building it. There was a sign at the meerkat exhibit that the last one had died off but most of the empty exhibits did not provide a sign or anything. I enjoyed seeing the animals they did have, they have cheetahs, alligators, camels, a black rhino, and a few others. I loved the alligator exhibit, I have always thought this was the best alligator exhibit I jade seen any where because you can really see them up close and there are so many. I also loved seeing their bar exhibit, they are straw colored fruit bats and we were in time to see them eat and fly around a little. The park was not very busy at all, we went on a Friday. The signs inside are all very faded and in general the park just looks very fun down. I was so excited to come back after all these years but disappointed to see it was not still in great shape. I would still suggest coming, it is not very expensive and it's fun to see the animals! It is still worth the money but do not expect to need over a couple of hours to explore the whole thing.

I think that there is a lot to offer here. Coming here is two adults with no children we see the appeal of the public park and splash pad. For kids this is an awesome free experience (minus entry fee) . The zoo is small but surpassed our expectations. There was a lot to see at the zoo and the animal interactions were quite interesting. We really enjoyed getting to feed the rhino. The zoo took us probably three and a half hours to go around the whole thing and take time at each exhibit. On the weekend we did see people racing RC cars and that was really unique and not something that we expected to see. Also the fact that this place has fishing and camping, it makes it seem like an all-around Outdoor Adventure day for anybody. We would probably come back here again but I do not think we would visit the zoo again. Overall, who facility is clean and as it was not expensive, it was a good experience.

This could be a spectacular place to take your family but instead it is just ok. Lots of issues with the boardwalks. I am not a huge guy but not a small one and several places in the park where I could feel the walkways giving under my feet. Also not as many animals as there used to be. I loved Chehaw when I moved here 13 years ago and now it is sad to see the decay of it happening.

Back in its heyday the park was a tough competitor to all the big zoos, for its size and stature.. but like all things in life time takes its toll ,it may not be as glamorous as it once was..Yet the park still makes for a wonderful and educational time to spend with family and friends..The staff and handlers of the animals do their absolute best to inform and educate the visitors that attend the shows and feedings of the animals..My family went past Saturday and had a wonderful time Our goal was to feed the rino but just didn't make it in time.. instead we got to feed the alligators and it was worth it for sure..up close and personal it seemed the staff were really great and very patient with the little kids..and it was a great price for all of it..thanks chee haw we will be back..

We mainly went for the zoo part so our toddler could see different animals. Needs a lot of maintenance done. The boardwalks are honestly dangerous in some areas boards are pulled up and even the stone areas are cracked and uneven. One of our companions has a bad knee so it was rough for them. The railings are also very wobbly in areas. There are not very many animals. Alot of the enclosures were empty and overgrown. The park itself may be worth a visit but the extra charge for the zoo isn't really worth it anymore. It's gone really downhill over the last 20 years. This used to be my favorite field trip in elementary school, and now I see why my old school doesn't even take kids here anymore.

It was nice revisiting Chewhaw. I haven't been in many years. We were really excited about seeing the animals and getting a chance to feed the goats, but unfortunately we weren't able to pet or feed the goats. We did get a chance to feed the tortoises. Food and drink prices are very reasonable. It did seem as if there weren't as many animals as I remembered in my childhood. But still fun and a great learning experience for adults and children. Don't forget to check out the stork, Lonely Joe, at the end of the bridge.

Tall pines, Spanish moss laden trees, quiet country setting....ahhhh. Ample drive thru site for a large rig. It was a good place to park for a couple days while visiting family on our way thru heading back north. Definitely felt the southern charm vibe.

Beautiful park with a nice campground, water pad for kids, zoo, and several other amenities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Watching the alligator feeding at 2:30 pm Saturdays is a real treat. You can buy a tin of special snacks to feed the gators for $10 and participate rather than just watch! The park is a great space place for the whole family and it is dog-friendly. The grounds are quiet, green, peaceful, well-maintained, and clean. Bathrooms in the campground are clean but showing signs of wear and tear and could use some TLC. We spent 2 days camping and thought it well-worth the price of admission.

We recently moved to Georgia from Indiana and bought the yearly membership for Chehaw Park and the Flint Riverquarium. Well worth it! We have been here so many times! The zoo is great! Not too big that it's daunting to take the kids 😂, but big enough to take a nice walk and spend an hour. The alligators are my kids favorite.The playground is large with lots to do.The splash pad was fun in the summer when it's so hot!

We stayed at the Chehaw Campground for a week in January. Site 18 was really big and close to the shower house. The park and campground grounds are very beautiful. The setting is peaceful and serene, the playground and RC race track were great for the kids.But this park gets 4 stars for two reasons. First, the bathhouse is in need of repair. The floors and walls have peeling paint, the stall doors are rusted and falling apart, and the entire bathroom was soaking wet every morning. Not sure if it was from a leak.Second, the park does not have a monthly rate for people looking for an extended vacation or in the Albany area for work.I will definitely stay again if I’m the area.

This place is great for family activities! There’s many different activities to choose from. We visited the zoo & had a great day. There’s many interesting animals to see and the walk around is pleasant. The prices are a little high in the gift shop

We stayed at camping spot #15 & it's mostly shaded. We had a picnic table & fire pit with grill top, perfect! There are a LOT of ants, so come prepared! (I use blue dawn, windex & water spray on our door mat and around our tires to keep ants out of the RV). We didn't use the bath house much, but it needs a good pressure wash and paint job. Everyone is nice and very helpful. There is an amazing splash pad & playground. The zoo is nice and affordable. We rode our bikes from camping spot to zoo. This is a nice park to bike. We'll be back! Next time, we'll bring discs for golf.

Don't waste your time!I packed up the family and drove an hour to see their "Drive through" Christmas lights as advertised. Let's just say huge disappointment. When we got there we were told it was no longer Drive through. It was a walk through at the zoo. We said OK thinking that they still had a light display. They did not. They have a few stand up lighted animals. Talk about bait and switch. They did have a petting zoo open with a cow, a donkey and some goats. That was exciting..... we definitely was disappointed and wasted a tank of gas to go see this. The picture I added was all they had for lights.

I keep returning to this park because we always have great family memories each time. I would rather visit this park rather than all the beaches in Florida. You have tall pines, tent, cabin, and RV camping. I love watching people race remote control cars there.This year, we were camping during the honey jam concert and loved the surprise of good family music. We tried our hand at fishing. It was so much fun. We had a kids pole and got the bait store down the road to hook it for us. LIFETIME MEMORIES! We never made it to the hiking trails. We need to come back.The only cons here is bathrooms need updating in camping area and the awesome playground has some wear and tear.(Not a deal breaker for me.) The zoo is a bonus.