January 11, 2019 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo wants you to become a citizen scientist with FrogWatch USA. Frogwatch USA is a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that offers individuals an opportunity to learn…
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SF Teaching Zoo Mourns the Passing of Peregrine Falcon
December 12, 2018 – Over the weekend, the staff and zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo suffered an incredible loss. Millie, the peregrine falcon, passed away. In 2014, she was brought to the University of Florida College of…
SF Teaching Zoo Open During Most of Winter Break
December 11, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be open regular hours on 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. during winter break. The only days the zoo will be closed are Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25.…
Free Admission to the SF Teaching Zoo for Veterans and Active Military
November 7, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is offering free admission to veterans and active military members for Veterans Day weekend. Visit the zoo between Saturday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 12 with valid military ID at…
Rose Christy Wins SF Teaching Zoo Pumpkin Carving Contest
November 1, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo announced the winner of the annual pumpkin carving contest. Rose Christy, in SF’s Office for Advancement, submitted a beautifully carved pumpkin topped with sparkly black hair. In addition to winning…
Celebrate Halloween at “Boo at the Zoo”
October 29, 2018 – Celebrate Halloween at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, as they present the 24th Annual “Boo at the Zoo” Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3 – 7:30 p.m. The zoo will be closed during that day so…
Carve a Pumpkin for the SF Teaching Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo”
October 22, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is looking for artists who want to submit decorated pumpkins for their pumpkin carving contest. Represent your department and help decorate the zoo’s pumpkin patch. Bring your family-friendly decorated pumpkin…
Santa Fe College One of Three Florida Zoos Receiving National Award for Conservation
October 15, 2018 – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Brevard Zoo and the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society have been recognized with AZA’s 2018 North American Conservation Award for…
Boo at the Zoo” at the SF Teaching Zoo is Wednesday, Oct. 31
October 15, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be holding its annual “Boo at the Zoo” event Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, from 3 – 7:30 p.m. Admission to “Boo at the Zoo” is one canned good per…
A United Way Message From Dr. Sasser
October 12, 2018 – Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser released a message to SF employees about the current United Way fundraiser. Dear Santa Fe College Family: Santa Fe College and United Way share a common mission – to…
Donate Candy for the SF Teaching Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo
October 11, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is requesting candy donations for their 24th annual “Boo at the Zoo.” The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3 until 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to…
Pumpkin Carving Contest for SF Teaching Zoo
October 5, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is looking for artists who want to submit decorated pumpkins for their pumpkin carving contest. Represent your department and help decorate the zoo’s pumpkin patch. Bring your family-friendly decorated pumpkin…
The 24th Annual “Boo at the Zoo” at Santa Fe College
October 3, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be holding its annual “Boo at the Zoo” event Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, from 3 – 7:30 p.m. The zoo will be closed earlier in the day so it can…
Nationwide Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3
October 3, 2018 – A national alert test is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. The test is part of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. In coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency…
Candy Donations Wanted for Boo at the Zoo
September 24, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is requesting candy donations for their 24th annual “Boo at the Zoo.” The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3 until 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to donate…
Fall 2018 Faculty and Staff Headshots Scheduled for Next Week
September 14, 2018 – If you need a new professional headshot photograph for the new academic year, be sure to stop by the photography studio in Building P, Room 238-B just outside the Communications & Creative Services office. Staff photographer, Matt…
2018 Alachua County Heart Walk is September 22
September 14, 2018 – Santa Fe College will serve as the site for the 2018 Alachua County Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 22. SF has four teams signed up to participate in the three-mile walk, which will include portions of the…
Email Reminder – Communication from SF Employees and Phishing Scams
August 30, 2018 – Santa Fe College employees should be constantly vigilant about potential phishing emails. SF’s Information Technology Services (ITS) has taken several steps to ensure the security of the campus email accounts. Emails from personal email accounts should…
Fall 2018 Faculty and Staff Headshots Scheduled for Sept. 17-21
August 28, 2018 – Communications & Creative Services will have the studio in Building P, room 238-B, set up for formal headshots during the following times: Monday, Sept. 17 – from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 – from 9 a.m. – noon…
Turtle Missing from SF Teaching Zoo Recovered
August 23, 2018 – One of the four animals taken from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in May has been recovered. The Florida box turtle, named David Beckham, was found by two individuals driving in northwest Gainesville. They went…
Apply Now for the 2018 President’s Leadership Seminar
August 23, 2018 – Santa Fe College is hosting a President’s Leadership Seminar (PLS) to introduce individuals in all classifications at our college to leadership as it is best practiced in our nation’s colleges. The seminar will be led by…