Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Requests More FrogWatch Volunteers
It’s time again for another FrogWatch USA Training Session. The previous training session held in February was a success and the demand is high for another one. FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program that trains volunteers to recognize frog and toad calls and record them onto data sheets. The data is then sent to scientists [...]
Party for the Planet All Weekend Long
In honor of Earth Day, The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo welcomes visitors to explore the zoo and experience the wonder of wildlife at Party for the Planet. It’s a weekend celebration of Earth Day, with games and activities linked to conservation of the planet, plus animal-related education. Zookeepers will be stationed at each exhibit [...]
Party for the Planet
The zoo is having a Party for the Planet and you are invited! In honor of Earth Day we welcome you to explore the zoo and experience the wonder of wildlife. The celebration will include fun activities for the whole family. Visit with the animals, chat with the zookeepers and learn about fun ways we [...]
Animal Appreciation Day Focuses on Pet Adoption and Responsible Ownership
What is the difference between your pets at home and the animals at the Teaching Zoo? Ask a zookeeper. At Santa Fe College’s Animal Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb 23, zookeepers will be available to chat at various animal encounter stations throughout the zoo, and will emphasize responsible pet ownership. Visitors are invited to explore the [...]
SF Teaching Zoo Sets New Attendance Record
Sheila our Kookaburra is laughing with joy! Why? She just heard the great news that the SF Teaching Zoo smashed our yearly attendance record. We had over 46,000 visitors last year! Our previous attendance record was about 32,000 visitors. Thank you to eveyone who came out last year. Look for more great things this year!
This Year’s Boo At The Zoo Was A Real Scream
Two Charities benefited from this years contributions. SF Teaching Zoo Director Jon Miot reports the numbers on yesterday’s Boo at the Zoo: 4,665 guests attended with 4,457 non-perishable food items collected. Half of the food items were taken to our very own Santa Fe Harvest and the rest were given to Catholic Charities. Thank you [...]
Video Game Heroes, Harry Potter… and Monkeys?
Thousands of area children will descend on the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo for the best Halloween party in town, Boo at the Zoo, 3-7:30 p.m. on Halloween (Wednesday, Oct. 31). Admission to Boo at the Zoo is one canned good per person for donation to area food banks. “Boo at the Zoo brings together [...]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom helps celebrate Animal Enrichment Day at SF Teaching Zoo Oct. 13
How long does it take a Galapagos tortoise to eat a melon? Can a Capuchin monkey open a cardboard box? Find out during Animal Enrichment Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Santa Fe’s Teaching Zoo and Disney’s Animal Kingdom staff will come together to provide fascinating demonstrations and interesting information to [...]
Donate Some Sweets to our 18th Annual Boo at the Zoo
Please donate a bag of candy to this year’s 18th annual Boo at the Zoo. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, October 31 from 3 – 7:30 p.m. Bags of candy must be individually wrapped, unopened and labeled with your name, department and extension. We’d love to tell everyone how spooktacular you are! When choosing [...]
Animal Enrichment Day at the Zoo!
How long does it take a Galapagos tortoise to eat a melon? Can a capuchin monkey open a cardboard box? Find out on Saturday,October 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s Animal Enrichment day! During Animal Enrichment Day, come visit the zoo and find out how we use animal enrichment, [...]