The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will remain closed until further notice. Santa Fe College continues to consult daily with key health and emergency personnel and closely monitors guidance from federal, state and local health agencies to inform our decisions. A committee of the Emergency Management Team is working on a plan for a phased return to campus as well as procedures to ensure best practices for public health following all CDC and health agency recommendations and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, animals, and guests.
While closed, zookeepers and staff are continuing to provide the highest quality care to all SF Teaching Zoo residents. Though our guests can’t be here with us, we are still #BringingTheZooToYou on Facebook and Instagram so you can remain connected with the animals, and offering Zoo Zoom Birthday meet and greets to make your kid’s birthday special.
We look forward to a day in the future where your family can once again spend time with our zoo family. For updates, you can follow along on our social media and check the Santa Fe College Covid-19 alerts page.
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 22, 2020 - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re throwing a virtual shindig for animals around the world and our own backyards.
Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day
Tuesdays in May - It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages every Tuesday in May to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild.
Zookeeper Week
July 19-25, 2020 - Have you ever wanted to be zookeeper? Join us online 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.