Halloween is just around the corner and the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is gearing up for our annual Boo at the Zoo event. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly venue to take your kids trick-or-treating, then this…
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Santa Fe Teaching Zoo Loses Two of Its Animal Family Members
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to over 200 incredible animals, many of which have lived here for decades. One of the hardest parts of being a zoo keeper is saying goodbye to the animals in our care…
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Part of the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo?
A question was asked recently on Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s Facebook social media page about what is known as “The 50 Pound Test”. The 50 pound test is a part of the program performance standards for the Santa Fe…
Take the Family to the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo for a Special Weekend Event!
Make sure you come to Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo, Saturday July 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing their incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they do…
Experience National Zookeeper Week This Weekend
Make sure you stop by Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo, this Saturday July 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing their incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they…
Tomorrow is National Sundae Day!
I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! Student Leadership and Activities has teamed up with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to celebrate National Sundae Day during National Zookeeper Week. SF Students are encouraged to drop by…
Why Celebrate National Zookeeper Week?
Representative Susan A. Davis introduced House Resolution 509 on June 21, 2007: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Zookeeper Week. Recognizes the contributions zookeepers make to the care and conservation of captive exotic animals and to research,…
Come to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo this Week for National Zookeeper Week Celebration
Come to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo this week, Saturday July 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help celebrate National Zookeeper Week The zoo will be showcasing their incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they do every day. Gainesville is home to the…
Experience Zookeeping at the SF Teaching Zoo
Stop wondering what its like to be a zookeeper and come to Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo, Saturday July 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing their incredible…
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Be a Part of It
Want to be a part of one of the only accredited teaching zoos in the nation? This program is very popular and fills up quickly but the application period is currently open for May 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpnjEmVzr0k
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo Says Goodbye to Cherished Tree Kangaroo, Katrina
Staff and students at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo said goodbye to a cherished member of the zoo family, Katrina the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, on Tuesday, May 24th. The morning prior, staff became concerned when Karina, a highly food motivated…
History This Week @ Santa Fe
July 12, 1990 – SFCC trustees consider tuition increase of $2.00 per credit hour. July 14, 1985 – SFCC Buys a lot in Starke for $140,000 to complete SFCC Center. July 14, 1996 – According to The Gainesville Sun, Faculty…
Come See the Santa Fe Zoo’s New Additions, Seven Days a Week
If you haven’t been to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo this year, now is the perfect time to bring the family out to discover some of our new additions. The zoo has been bustling with new life, from births…
World Ocean Day Celebration at the Santa Fe College Zoo in Two Weeks
World Oceans Day is a day of celebration and collaboration globally to ensure the future of our oceans. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is excited to be part of this annual event. Ocean inspired crafts, face painting, and giveaways…
History Today @ Santa Fe
Twenty-two years ago today, April 22, 1994, an endangered tree climbing kangaroo and two macaws made their first appearances at the SFCC Teaching Zoo. Current Information on Santa Fe Teaching Zoo Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.…
Kids Workshop At Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, April 30, 2016
We are incredibly lucky to share our backyards with so many amazing animals in Florida. Come to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to learn about ways you can support…
Santa Fe College Zoo, Party for the Planet: Lecture Series
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is fortunate to have many local conservation partners within Alachua County who have been invited to speak about their initiatives during the month of April. If you are interested in learning about one these…
Boo at the Zoo welcomes ghouls and boys on Oct. 31
Halloween is just around the corner and the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is gearing up for our 21st annual Boo at the Zoo. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly venue to take your kids trick-or-treating, then this event…
SF Teaching Zoo celebrates National Zoo Keeper Week July 19-25
In recognition of the dedication of zoo and aquarium professionals, the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) (www.aazk.org) and zoos and aquariums across the nation celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week July 19-25. As the premier training facility for zoo keepers…
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo welcomes baby lemur to the family
Guests at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo may have noticed a new addition in the last couple months. On May 5, 2015, the zoo’s resident lemurs, mom, Hedy, and dad, Moili, welcomed a beautiful baby red ruffed lemur to…
World Oceans Day Celebration at SF Teaching Zoo June 6 and 7
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and Kika Silva Pla Planetarium will host an exciting, event-packed weekend to celebrate World Oceans Day on June 6 and 7. There will be crafts, face painting, keeper talks, training demonstrations, animal encounters, and talks…