Took my daughters there many times. One daughter even took a continuing ed class at the zoo when she was 12. She loved it! More

As an elementary school teacher, I appreciate the opportunity for my students to learn about animals that are native to Florida. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has much to offer. The students and staff are always friendly, helpful, and willing to answer any questions my students might have. More

What can I say that's negative about this teaching zoo? Nothing. If you have a chance to go during a time when the zoo is open to the public...usually the only request is something like bringing canned goods for a food drive, or pet food for the shelters. It does get quite hot there in the summer, so dress in... More

If you happen to be in Gainesville for Halloween, the Teaching Zoo puts on Boo at the Zoo - our favorite part of Halloween. They decorate the zoo, so you get trick or treating for the kids (plenty of candy); amazing decorations (usually a few themes); and you get to see the animals if you go early enough it is... More

What a terrific zoo and experience. You wonder around the dirt paths, its shady and sometimes bumpy making it a more natural wildlife experience. Great for younger children they can really get up close and relax and just enjoy themselves as can you since your not overwhelmed by the long walks. I especially found that while walking through the zoo... More

More than I expected for a zoo in Gainesville. I recommend for a short day trip. It was a pretty fun time. More

This zoo is part of the Santa Fee College and is not open that long. Hours are 9am-2pm seven days a week! The cost is only Adults (13+) $5 and Kids (4-12) $4 and you can donate when you are paying for your ticket. Not that expensive when you consider the experience and well worth it. They have a small... More

Small zoo. Well kept in a beautiful setting. Zoo has pathways/trails going through a wooded area. Took our group about 1-2 hours to tour the whole zoo. Animals are nice and close-easily viewed. Cages are clean and provide nice habitats for the zoo animals. Students who run the zoo were friendly and informative. In our group was Grandma & Grandpa,... More

I went last week with a small group of friends. We had arranged in advance for a docent led tour. It was great. The tours are given by Santa Fe Teaching Zoo students and are very informative. This is a comparatively small zoo, but the students make the visit really interesting. The zoo has a good variety of native and... More