# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Upland Wildlife Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Upland WILDLIFE Festival 2026 
Friday April 17- School Day | 9 am- 2 pm | Sensory Friendly Hour 2-3
Saturday April 18 | Half Price Zoo Admission | 9 am- 6 pm
Price: Included with Park Admission & Free for Members

Mission: 
The Upland Wildlife Festival inspires community connection to Georgia’s native habitats through conservation, education, and outdoor celebration—highlighting wildlife, the role of land management, and recreation in sustaining biodiversity.

Event Highlights:

Wildlife Education Programs and Village featuring rattlesnakes, birds of prey, gopher frogs, bird dogs, and more!
-Live Controlled Burn Demonstration
-Live Music on the main stage
-Kids Zone with face painting, crafts, bounce houses, seed bar
-Native Plant Sale & Tree Giveaway  
-Local Artisan Vendors & Food Trucks
-Half-Price Zoo Admission

Wildlife Learning Stations:
Southeastern Reptile Rescue | Quail Forever | Birds of Prey | Chehaw - Venomous Snakes | GA DNR- Wildlife & Fisheries Biologists | GA DNR - Rx Fire Rangers | State Bat & Quail Biologists | Okefenokee | The Longleaf Alliance | Golden Triangle | Master Gardeners | Gopher Tortoise Council | UGA - Dougherty County Extension 4-H | Dougherty County Public Works | Monarchs Across Georgia | Audubon | SOWEGA Beekeepers

Education Shows at Southeast Reptile Rescue Stage:
Southeast Reptile Rescue- Reptile Show (including venomous)
-10 am, 2 pm, & 4 pm
Bird of Prey Flight Show
-11 am, 3 pm & 5 pm
LIVE Onsite Controlled Burn- GA DNR uses Drone Technology
-11:30 am

Food Trucks, Artisan Vendors, and more!

Now accepting applications for Artisan vendors, food trucks, and volunteers, contact Jackie at jentz@chehaw.org.

More event details at https://chehaw.org/upland-wildlife-festival-4

#chehawparkandzoo #chehaw #uplandwildlifefestival #GeorgiaWildlife #conservation #connection #education #visitalbanyga
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/upland-wildlife-festival/200029669510313
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, kids, music, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 739

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA, United States, Georgia 31701
- **lat**: 31.61977
- **long**: -84.13946
- **full address**: 105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA, United States, Georgia 31701

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Upland Wildlife Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/998efc70ce2850b407ec94b82fe46163a5ee56a8b81d2c8d842c89a52ba94559-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775816951

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Upland Wildlife Festival being held?
  - **A:** Upland Wildlife Festival takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA, United States, Georgia 31701.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Upland Wildlife Festival?
  - **A:** Upland Wildlife Festival is organized by Chehaw Park & Zoo.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Chehaw Park & Zoo's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Chehaw Park & Zoo a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Chehaw Park & Zoo has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Upland Wildlife Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 730+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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