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.