Upcoming Events

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!

Frog Watch USA Workshop

January 20 and 29, 2026 - Become a citizen scientist and help protect local frogs. Attend a 3-hour FrogWatch USA workshop at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn frog call identification and wetland conservation. No experience needed. Ages 10+. Pre-registration required. Add to my calendar Jan. 20 Add to my calendar Jan. 29

Stop, Paws, Learn with WUFT

March 1, 2026 - Learn about choosing your pets wisely, pet care and training, and visit with animal adoption agencies to find your newest family member and provide a forever home to a pet in need. Admission to the zoo is free, sponsored by Children’s Trust of Alachua County. Add to my calendar

Party for the Planet

April 18, 2026 - Join us to Clean, Create, and Connect to nature to celebrate Earth Day. We're throwing a shindig for animals around the world and our own backyards. Add to my calendar

World Tree Kangaroo Day

May 17, 2026 - Kangaroos in the trees??? You heard right. We're celebrating this rare, majestic animal and you can learn how to help them in the wild. Add to my calendar

Brew at the Zoo

May 30, 2026 - Guests (21+ only) are invited to the Zoo for an evening of live music, craft beer tastings, animal encounters, food and more! Join us for the wildest event in Gainesville. Add to my calendar

Zookeeper Day

July 18, 2026 - Ever wanted to be a zookeeper? Celebrate National Zookeeper Week with us and try your hand at zookeeping skills while learning about the many roles zookeepers take on every day to care for animals and support conservation. Add to my calendar

Boo at the Zoo

October 31, 2026 - Students transform the zoo into a multi-themed trick or treat wonderland for Halloween! Admission is just 1 non-perishable food item per person to support local food pantries. Add to my calendar