Chehaw Park & Zoo

Chehaw Park & Zoo combines a zoological collection with a large outdoor recreation setting, giving its animal exhibits a distinctly natural character. The zoo houses more than 70 species and uses outdoor habitats, scenic boardwalks, and a cypress swamp to create a landscape-focused way to view wildlife. Its collection includes animals from several regions, with both large mammals and smaller reptiles, birds, and other species represented. The surrounding park adds trails, camping, and other outdoor attractions, making the zoo part of a broader nature-oriented destination.

Wildlife highlights include cheetahs, black rhinos, black bears, red wolves, alligators, prairie dogs, lemurs, and a variety of tortoises and reptiles. Keeper talks and animal feedings provide additional opportunities to learn about the animals and observe their behavior. The zoo's outdoor layout and wooded surroundings make the experience feel less like a compact urban collection and more like a wildlife stop integrated into a larger park. It is particularly suited to travelers who enjoy combining animal viewing with outdoor recreation and a relaxed, landscape-focused setting.