Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo - Gainesville, Florida

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is a renowned educational zoo located in Gainesville, Florida. The zoo is situated at 3000 NW 83 St Building Z, Gainesville, FL 32606, and can be reached by phone at 3955633. For more information, visit their website at sfcollege.edu.

About the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo specializes in offering a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The zoo is dedicated to providing a safe and interactive environment for both animals and guests. With a focus on education, the zoo hosts various programs, tours, and events to promote awareness and appreciation of wildlife and conservation efforts.

Features and Amenities

Visitors to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo can enjoy a range of features and amenities, including:

• An extensive collection of animal exhibits featuring native and exotic species
• Onsite services, such as gift shops and educational resources
• Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms
• Playground area for children to enjoy
• Free and on-site parking for visitors

Reviews and Opinions

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has garnered a strong reputation among visitors, with an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 387 reviews on Google My Business. Many visitors praise the zoo's clean and well-maintained facilities, as well as its knowledgeable staff and diverse array of animals. One reviewer noted, 'Amazing zoo with great staff It's a very clean zoo and it's lay out to see all animals is great Monkeys, birds, boars, snakes, turtles, Nyala, and so much more There was a massive peacock walking around the paths, beautiful animal. I suggest 10 dollars per adult and 6 bucks with seniors and small children.'

With its commitment to education, conservation, and providing a fun and engaging experience for all, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is an excellent destination for families, school groups, and animal enthusiasts alike.

👍 Reviews of Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Mike B.

5/5

Amazing zoo with great staff! It's a very clean zoo and it's lay out to see all animals is great! Monkeys, birds, boars, snakes, turtles, Nyala, and so much more! There was a massive peacock walking around the paths, beautiful animal. I suggest! 10 dollars per adult and and 6 bucks with seniors and small children.

Julie G.

5/5

10-20-24 Small, intimate zoo in a shaded, natural space (but within earshot of I-75). Student zookeepers take great care of the enclosures and animals, and are stationed throughout to answer questions. Great for young children. Gibbons, a variety of small monkeys, otters, tree kangaroos, bald eagles, tortoises, parrots, ibises, snakes, etc. Simple playground for young kids (complete with visiting peacock). There are picnic tables out front if you want to have a meal here. Vending machine with drinks and a water fountain.

DMarx

5/5

This zoo is wonderful. It’s really easy to forget we even have such a great place in Gainesville. But if you havnt been it’s worth going. The monkeys are particularly rambunctious and all the animals here seem to be very well cared for. Located conveniently a stones throw away from I75. Come on down to the Santa Fe zoo. Where they have a duck, snakes, lizards, and so much more!

M.A. P.

4/5

Nice, inexpensive, nice place that gives you the zoo experience in a place where there normally wouldn't be one, a small town. Good mission teaching future zookeepers, etc.

Penny N.

5/5

Great zoo!!! Took grandkids and we loved it.
Will return again.
We appreciate the fact that zoo was well laid out and animals had large areas to roam.
Kudos to the staff and students that maintain park for all to enjoy.

L P.

4/5

Visited this zoo with my husband on a Sunday afternoon. Admission was $5 for each of us since I'm a UF employee and he's a veteran. Patricia at the desk was very helpful and assisted with giving us directions to the parking lot since we ended up in lot 11 near the business ed buildings.
Also, even if they close at 3pm, last visitors allowed entry is at 230pm.
Bathrooms were clean and the zoo itself seemed well-kept. It was a colder day in the low 60s so there weren't as many animals out as when it's hotter.
Lost 1 star for the reptile / herp area since it was hard to see the frogs through the dirty glass. Also one snake tank had a huge crack on the glass which was kinda concerning. Glass seems thick enough to not collapse, but still visually alarming.
Employees were friendly and accommodating. Overall positive first experience for our first time visiting this place.

J.A. S.

5/5

A hidden gem in Gainesville. My grandson and I took a trip from Ocala to visit and we were not disappointed. Well worth the drive and admission - very reasonable. A must see!

Laura H.

5/5

What an amazing experience, not only does this zoo want to benefit the local students but also the community as well. They make sure to ask you if any discounts apply that way you get the most for your money. Although they say you can make it through the zoo in 30 minutes, it took myself and my husband (2 adults) about 2 hours. We loved seeing everything and learning about the animals stories. Overall, there were so many species that we have never heard of before and they were all so well taken care of. This is worth a stop. Support students, wildlife and the community! We will definitely be back!!!