ALBANY ZOO FIELD GUIDE
An Hour of Tiny Safari: Chehaw’s Cub Program for 3–4-Year-Olds
A focused, 60-minute zoo session at Chehaw Park in Albany—hands-on animal encounters, a craft and a story—run the first Friday at 10:00 a.m., free with zoo admission or for members.
An Hour of Tiny Safari: Chehaw’s Cub Program for 3–4-Year-Olds.
Designed for the short attention spans and big curiosity of three- and four-year-olds, the Cub Program at Chehaw Park’s zoo combines a supervised hands-on animal experience, a simple craft and an animal-related story into a single, child-sized hour. It’s an accessible introduction to wildlife and museum-style programming, included with zoo admission and complimentary for members.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on animal encounters tailored for toddlers
Each session includes a brief, supervised hands-on animal experience designed specifically to engage three- and four-year-olds, giving little explorers a safe, tactile introduction to animals.
Simple crafts that reinforce the lesson
Alongside the animal interaction, the program includes a child-friendly craft that ties into the day’s animal theme and attention span-friendly activities.
A compact, story-driven routine
The hour finishes with an animal-related story to round out the session—kept short and age-appropriate to match preschool attention spans.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
From arrival through the final story, the Cub Program moves at a deliberate, child-sized pace: a brief welcome in the zoo, a supervised tactile animal moment, a simple craft activity and a closing story—an hour built around the interests and attention spans of three- and four-year-olds.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hour is best for—and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and last one hour—planned to fit preschool attention spans.
The Cub Program is free with zoo admission and free for members; plan to purchase general zoo admission if you are not a member.
Bring your three- or four-year-old and any essential items they need for comfort; program participation is included with admission or membership.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the Cub Program for?
The program is specifically targeted for children ages three and four.
When does the program run?
Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 11:00 a.m.
How long is each session?
Each Cub Program lasts one hour.
Is there a cost to attend?
The program is free with zoo admission and free for members.
What activities are included?
Each session includes a hands-on animal experience, a craft and an animal-related story.