Located in Gainesville, this 10-acre teaching zoo is unique since it is the only zoo located on a college campus. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to more than 70 species of birds and animals which are tended by 10 staff members and more than 100 students in the Zoo Animal Technology program.
Although this zoo is primarily an education facility the animals love it when they have visitors and the zoo is open to the public 7 days a week.
A very modest entrance fee is charged to ensure that as many people as possible have access to this gem. In addition, their animal encounters are also very reasonably priced to encourage everyone to join in and learn about their many residents.
3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606, 352 395 5601, Map
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