Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Educational zoo in Gainesville, Florida.
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo spans 10 acres of forested land, housing over 200 animals representing 70 different species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Founded in 1970, this facility earned its Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation in 2000, becoming the first college campus zoo to receive this recognition.
Ten staff members and 100 students from the Zoo Animal Technology program maintain the facility, providing direct animal care and educational presentations for visitors.
Visitors can explore the quarter-mile mulch trail from 9 AM to 3 PM daily, with last entry at 2:30 PM, observing animals like Asian otters and white-throated capuchin monkeys.
The facility operates as the only college zookeeper training center in the United States, offering students hands-on experience in animal care and management.
Location: Florida
Website: https://sfcollege.edu/zoo
GPS coordinates: 29.68190,-82.43820
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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