March 14, 2024 – The Santa Fe College (SF) Teaching Zoo is hosting Party for the Planet! Join the celebration on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SF Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville.…
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SF Teaching Zoo Welcomes Three Playful Otter Pups
February 29, 2024 – In a heartwarming holiday surprise, the Santa Fe College (SF) Teaching Zoo welcomed three adorable baby otters into their family on Christmas morning. The zookeepers were overjoyed by the arrival of these tiny otter pups, who,…
Become a Community Scientist through FrogWatch USA
January 18, 2024 – Are you passionate about our local wetlands and wildlife, and enjoy listening to the songs of nature? If you said yes, become a community scientist with the Gainesville FrogWatch USA at Santa Fe College chapter! FrogWatch…
SF Teaching Zoo Showcased in the Community College Journal
January 5, 2024 – The Santa Fe College (SF) Teaching Zoo was featured in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of the Community College Journal. The zoo’s hands-on experiences and public benefits were highlighted along with an interview with Jonathan Miot,…
FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training Workshop Opportunities on Jan. 23 and 25
January 3, 2024 – FrogWatch USA is a community science program that offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the wetlands in their community, to identify local frog calls and to report data. If you have a passion for learning…
Next Year at Santa Fe College: Open House, the Spring Arts Festival, Brew at the Zoo and More
December 31, 2023 – With 2024 fast approaching, now is a great time to discover what’s happening at Santa Fe College in the following year. Here’s a rundown of just a few events and important dates: Dates and times are…
SF Teaching Zoo’s Thanksgiving Hours
November 22, 2023 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving, but will be open the rest of the weekend. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with last entry at 2:30…
Santa Fe College’s Boo at the Zoo Scared Up a Crowd and Nearly 6,000 Canned Goods
November 3, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s (SF) Boo at the Zoo occurred this past Halloween at the SF Teaching Zoo in Gainesville. 6,400 people came out to trick or treat through the zoo. The event also collected almost 6,000 canned goods…
Boo at the Zoo Returns to Santa Fe College Oct. 31, 2023
October 11, 2023 – Boo at the Zoo returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. The SF Teaching Zoo is located on the Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville’s…
Be a Part of Boo at the Zoo!
September 15, 2023 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s 27th annual Boo at the Zoo returns on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3-7 p.m. SF faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. How? You can: For more information, please…
SF Closed for Labor Day, SF Teaching Zoo Open
August 28, 2023 – Santa Fe College will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, in honor of Labor Day. There will be no classes held, however, the SF Teaching Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., last…
SF Teaching Zoo Adjusts Admission Prices, Doubles Conservation Commitment
August 22, 2023 – In an effort to maintain accessibility while ensuring continued excellence in animal care and conservation, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is adjusting admission prices effective September 1, 2023. The new pricing will be as follows:…
SF Teaching Zoo Celebrates National Zookeeper Week
July 5, 2023 – National Zookeeper Week is celebrated every July to bring attention to the hard work, dedication and loyalty of zookeepers around the world. Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers, architects and more! The Santa Fe…
Join the SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters Team
June 30, 2023 – The Plastic Free EcoChallenge starts Saturday, July 1! Join the SF Teaching Zoo to learn about the problems with plastic consumption and challenge yourself to form new and sustainable habits! Participants who join the “SF Teaching…
SF Teaching Zoo Closed Saturday for Private Event
May 17, 2023 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be closed Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. – noon for a private event celebrating Foster Family Appreciation Month with Partnership for Strong Families. The zoo will be open…
SF Teaching Zoo Celebrates 53 Years with over 200 Alumni
We are still basking in the glow of connecting with so many graduates of the Zoo Animal Technology program this past weekend at the 53rd Year Zooie Reunion! Over 200 graduates traveled from all over the world to the SF Teaching…
SF Celebrates World Tree Kangaroo Day At The SF Teaching Zoo
May 3, 2023 – 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.…
SF Teaching Zoo’s Party for the Planet – April 15-16
April 4, 2023 – In honor of Earth Day, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! Join the weekend celebration on Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 from 9 a.m.…
Perdido Key Beach Mice Born at SF Teaching Zoo
November 30, 2022 – What weighs as much as a AAA battery and has the cutest ears you’ve ever seen? A Perdido Key beach mouse youngster! On Veterans Day, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo staff came to the zoo after…
SF Teaching Zoo Mourns the Loss of Guanaco
November 18, 2022 – On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo staff and students said goodbye to longtime resident, Squirt, the guanaco. After monitoring a rapid downturn in his health, staff and UF vets decided to humanely…
Boo at the Zoo A Huge Success
November 3, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo would like to thank the entire community for celebrating the 26th Annual Boo at the Zoo. During the Halloween event, the zoo collected 5,627 non-perishable food items for Catholic Charities of Gainesville…