April 15, 2024 – It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No! It’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea.
Bring the whole family out to the Zoo on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild. Our zookeepers will be out in full force to give keeper talks, introduce you to some of our amazing animal ambassadors, and hosting tree kangaroo themed crafts and games.
Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, checks and Apple/Samsung Pay are accepted.
- $10: adults
- $6: children ages 4-12, Seniors (60+), Active Military and Veterans, Teachers, Police, Firefighters, First Responders, EMT/EMS, Healthcare Workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID
- $3: Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to 4 total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children)
- Free: Children (3 and under), SF Students, Staff, and Retirees (with current SFID), and Zoo Members
World Tree Kangaroo Day at the SF Teaching Zoo is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.