October 22, 2020 – Santa Fe College faculty and staff are invited to join the SF Teaching Zoo’s annual pumpkin carving contest. No need to bring it to campus – this year, the contest is virtual! Email a photo of…
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SF Teaching Zoo Welcomes New Zoo Babies
October 20, 2020 – Over the last few months, staff and zookeepers have been working diligently to prepare the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo for guests. They know that zoo members and visitors have been anxiously waiting to walk the…
SF Teaching Zoo and SFPD Team Up for Canned Food Drive
October 15, 2020 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and Santa Fe College Police Department are working together to help food-insecure families in the community with a canned food drive. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Nov. 20, they…
SF Faculty, Staff and Families Can Visit Zoo Beginning Oct. 13
October 9, 2020 – After months of closure due to the current health crisis, staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will begin a phased reopening of the zoo. The zoo is excited to welcome SF faculty and…
SF Teaching Zoo Welcomes New Bald Eagle
October 5, 2020 – In the midst of a global pandemic, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo strives to continue to fulfill its mission to protect wildlife. On July 23, 2020, staff and zookeepers welcomed a rehabilitated juvenile bald eagle…
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Cancels “Boo at the Zoo” for This Year
September 21, 2020 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo regretfully announces that their annual family-friendly trick-or-treat event “Boo at the Zoo” has been canceled due to concerns over the current health crisis. Each year Boo at the Zoo sees…
SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters Make a Big Impact During Plastic Free EcoChallenge!
August 7, 2020 – The past few months have been discouraging for those working to live a sustainable lifestyle. Due to the current health crisis, disposable face masks and gloves can be found littering parking lots, single-use plastics are on…
SF Teaching Zoo Working With Health Officials Before Determining Opening Date
July 28, 2020 – As the closures and restrictions from the COVID-19 global pandemic stretch past the four-month mark, many of us are longing to participate in the activities that bring us joy. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo prides…
Join the SF Teaching Zoo this July for a Plastic Free EcoChallenge
June 17, 2020 – Inspired by an Australian-founded initiative, the Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day international challenge to raise awareness about the problems with plastic; to provide opportunities to learn about reducing and refusing plastics where possible; and to…
SF Teaching Zoo Mourns Passing of Bald Eagle
May 29, 2020 – Last week, the staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo said goodbye to the zoo’s beloved longtime resident bald eagle. Not only will Ariel leave a lasting legacy at the zoo, she will…
Zookeepers Fawning Over New SF Teaching Zoo Key Deer Arrival
May 15, 2020 – In a time where we can feel dispirited and uncertain, conservation continues. This week brings a little ray of sunshine to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to brighten our spirits. Nearly a decade ago, the…
SF Teaching Zoo Holding Zoom Birthday Parties
May 4, 2020 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo wants to help parents find fun ways of celebrating their children’s birthdays while practicing social distancing. You can brighten your child’s day by scheduling a Zoo Zoom Birthday! An SF…
Tree Kangaroo Meets His Mate
April 30, 2020 – As promised, a mate for Ecki the Matschie’s tree kangaroo has arrived at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! In February, Adelaide made the journey from the San Antonio Zoo in Texas to sunny Florida. While…
Golden Girls Make Their Debut at the SF Teaching Zoo
April 2, 2020 – On Friday, March 13, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo welcomed Blanche, Rose, Sophia and Dorothy. These are just four of the seven new golden conures who now live at the zoo. Over the last several…
Help the SF Teaching Zoo Protect Gorilla Habitats
February 11, 2020 – This spring, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is joining Gorilla SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) and the Gorilla Species Survival Plan for Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call! This global program aims to increase the recycling of cell phones…
Otterly Exciting News at the SF Teaching Zoo!
January 16, 2020 – In the last decade, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has celebrated many new arrivals, from tree kangaroos to lemurs to gibbons. After nearly 10 years, we are excited to announce the births of Asian small-clawed…
Become a Citizen Scientist with the SF Teaching Zoo and FrogWatch USA!
January 16, 2020 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo wants to help you become a citizen scientist. FrogWatch USA is a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the…
SF Teaching Zoo is Certified Sensory Inclusive
January 15, 2020 – KultureCity has partnered with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to improve the zoo’s ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests…
SF Teaching Zoo Open During Most of Winter Break
December 16, 2019 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be open regular hours from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. during winter break. The only days the zoo will be closed are Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25.…
The SF Teaching Zoo and FrogWatch USA! Help You Become a Citizen Scientist
December 9, 2019 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo wants to help you become a citizen scientist. FrogWatch USA is a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the…
Boo at the Zoo Another Huge Success
November 8, 2019 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo students and staff would like to thank the entire Santa Fe College community for celebrating the 25th annual Boo at the Zoo with them! The zoo welcomed 5,326 guests and…