Chehaw Park and Zoo Seeks to Boost Revenue Through Volunteer Revival and New Attractions

Albany, GA, September 22, 2026 — Chehaw Park & Zoo, located in Albany, Georgia, is embarking on initiatives designed to strengthen its financial standing and operational capacity. The organization is focusing on two primary strategies: revitalizing its volunteer support group, known as “Friends of Chehaw,” and implementing new revenue-generating plans.

The revival of the “Friends of Chehaw” aims to re-engage community members and volunteers to support the park’s mission and operations. The specific details regarding the timeline or the planned activities for the volunteer group’s revival were not provided. The park hopes that an active volunteer base will contribute to its operational efficiency and overall success.

In parallel, Chehaw Park & Zoo is exploring strategies to increase its revenue. These efforts are intended to secure funding for ongoing operations and essential maintenance of the park’s facilities and grounds. A key component of this revenue strategy involves investigating the development of new recreational attractions on the park’s land. The nature of these potential new attractions was not specified in the available information.

Additionally, the park plans to enhance its existing RV park. The goal is to elevate the RV park into a destination that attracts visitors from a wider regional area. Further details on the scope or nature of these RV park enhancements were not made available.

The overarching objective of these combined efforts is to create a more sustainable financial model for Chehaw Park & Zoo, ensuring its continued ability to serve the community and maintain its offerings.

Story summarized from the original created by Alan Mauldin on albanyherald.com, see more information here.

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