Santa Fe College is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, with a variety of events and activities. This is a time to recognize the contributions and influence … Continue reading SF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
August 24, 2021 – Imagine coming to the zoo and visiting an animal YOU named. This dream can become a reality with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. On August 24 of … Continue reading Opportunity to Name Baby Gibbon at SF Teaching Zoo
August 9, 2021 – For 31 days in July, 102 community members joined the SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters team to learn about the problems with plastic and take action … Continue reading SF Finishes Ninth in National Plastic Free EcoChallenge
June 30, 2021 – Inspired by an Australian-founded initiative, Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day international challenge to raise awareness about the problems with plastic, to provide opportunities to learn … Continue reading Join the SF Teaching Zoo this July for the Plastic Free EcoChallenge
On Sunday, June 13, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, one of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s longtime residents, passed away. Affectionately called “Big Girl”, the zoo’s largest rattlesnake was found … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Bids Farewell to Beloved Snake
May 7, 2021 – After a two-year battle with an inflammatory disease of the spine, Zeus the ocelot took his last big stretch last week. While his cousins in the … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Says Goodbye to Zeus
March 18, 2021 – COVID-19 has had a dire impact on Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities. Due to the pandemic, AZA members have lost nearly a year … Continue reading Concert Fundraiser for AZA Zoos Scheduled for March 31
December 7, 2020 – Following the phased reopening to Santa Fe College staff and zoo members, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is open to the public every day from … Continue reading Guidelines for All Visitors to the SF Teaching Zoo
November 24, 2020 – Last month, in light of the many events being canceled across Santa Fe College because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SF Teaching Zoo and SFPD teamed … Continue reading #WhoCanYouCan Canned Food Drive Brings in 5337 Food Items
November 18, 2020 – Santa Fe College’s Sgt. Mark Barley and Christina Arnold were presented a $500 check from Campus USA Credit Union for the #WhoCanYouCan canned food drive. In … Continue reading #WhoCanYouCan Partners Support SF’s Canned Food Drive
November 17, 2020 – The #WhoCanYouCan canned food drive wraps up this week. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and Santa Fe College Police Department decided to team up last … Continue reading Last Week of #WhoCanYouCan Canned Food Drive – Donate Today
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 – … Continue reading Teaching Zoo Hosts Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest
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 … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Welcomes New Zoo Babies
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 … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo and SFPD Team Up for Canned Food Drive
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 … Continue reading SF Faculty, Staff and Families Can Visit Zoo Beginning Oct. 13
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, … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Welcomes New Bald Eagle
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 … Continue reading Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Cancels “Boo at the Zoo” for This Year
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 … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters Make a Big Impact During Plastic Free EcoChallenge!
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 … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Working With Health Officials Before Determining Opening Date
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 … Continue reading Join the SF Teaching Zoo this July for a Plastic Free EcoChallenge
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 … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Mourns Passing of Bald Eagle