November 12, 2021 – On Nov. 4, 2021, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo was officially awarded reaccreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for another five years. … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Reaccredited by the AZA
November 10, 2021 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and SF Police Department teamed up for the second year in a row to hold a canned food drive throughout … Continue reading SF’s Ghosts, Goblins and Groceries Gathers Nearly 6000 Pounds of Food
November 5, 2021 – On July 18, 2021, zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo found a fantastic surprise while working their afternoon routine. Cajun, the white-handed gibbon, was … Continue reading Gibbons, Gibbons and More Gibbons
November 3, 2021 – One conversation with a zookeeper and you quickly learn that animal caretakers are some of the most compassionate, dedicated individuals you’ll ever meet. Staff and instructors … Continue reading Zookeepers – Dedicated to the Very End
October 25, 2021 – To celebrate the first birthday of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s first blonde white-handed gibbon, zoo staff engaged the community in an online auction to … Continue reading The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is Proud to Announce a New Baby Name
October 22, 2021 – Gator BTW, located at 8181 NW 39th Avenue, is hosting a Spirit Week from Oct. 25-31 to support the Santa Fe College Ghosts, Goblins and Groceries … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo Teams Up With Gator BTW for Ghosts, Goblins and Groceries Food Drive
October 1, 2021 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and Santa Fe College Police Department are working together again this year to help food-insecure families in the community with … Continue reading SF Teaching Zoo and SF Police Department Team Up for Canned Food Drive
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 – Take a Teaching Zoo Tour in Spanish!
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