Events Available
Throughout the year, the SF Teaching Zoo hosts a variety of family friendly and community events. Check out our upcoming events below to learn more!
Annual Events
Stop, Paws and Learn
March 14, 2020 - Parents, kids, and animal lovers can learn about pets and pet care, help shelter pets find forever homes, and enjoy a hands on PBS Kids Zone with activities and giveaways
Party for the Planet
April 18-19, 2020 - To celebrate Earth Day, we’re throwing a shindig for animals around the world and our own backyards.
Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day
May 31, 2020 - It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! Come see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild.
Zookeeper Day
July 2020 - Have you ever wanted to be zookeeper? Join us in celebrating the amazing work zookeepers do every day.
Boo At the Zoo
October 31, 2020 - Come in your best costume and bring your canned food item for this family friendly Halloween event.
Past Events
Rock the Zoo
February 2019 - Join Ken Block and Drew Copeland from Gainesville’s own Sister Hazel for a special event at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, from 3 – 6 p.m.
Quiet Time at the Zoo
September 2019 - Join us for a special event for children on the autism spectrum. The event includes sensory activities and quiet zones, animal encounters, keeper talks, training demonstrations, food trucks and community resources.