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Nyala face. Caption: Party for the Planet April 15-16 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., blue background, green text outline, white font.
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Party for the Planet

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

In honor of Earth Day, we are hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! We will be celebrating April 15-16, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. right here at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. This event is…

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World Tree Kangaroo Day 2023

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

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. Bring the…

SF Teaching Zoo OPEN – Veterans/Military Free Admission

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

SF Teaching Zoo Open regular hours from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Memorial Day. Veterans and Active Military members receive free admission to the zoo for themselves and 1 guest with valid ID on Memorial Day.

SF Teaching Zoo Closing at Noon

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will be closing early Saturday, June 10. Guests can visit from 9 a.m. - noon. All guests must exit zoo grounds by noon.

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Brew at the Zoo

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

You're invited to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's second annual Brew at the Zoo! Guests 21+ are invited to an after hours event at the zoo on Saturday, June 10, from 4-7 p.m. to enjoy an evening of live music, craft beer,…

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Zookeeper Day

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a zookeeper? The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing the incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they do every day. Visit the zoo Saturday…

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Boo at the Zoo

SF Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville’s wildest Halloween event for the whole family. All ages are welcome to join us in costume and trick or treat! Admission is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person. Canned goods will be donated…