World Tree Kangaroo Day
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
Kangaroos in the trees??? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea.
Bring the whole family out to the Zoo on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild.
Our zookeepers will be out in full force to give keeper talks, introduce you to some of our amazing animal ambassadors, and hosting tree kangaroo themed crafts and games. Visit the Alachua County Library System Bookmobile & dance to the sounds of Oceania with didgeridoo performances by Lindsey Dank! Kathy Russell and Jade Woodling will also give a talk about how zoos help protect tree kangaroos in the wild.
Keeper Talk and Presentation Schedule:
11 a.m. - Zoo & Tree Roos Presentation with Kathy Russell and Jade Woodling
Food Trucks & Fun:
Kona Ice of Hawthorne
Alachua County Library Bookmobile
Face Painting by Gainesville Balloons & More
Digeridoo performances by Lindsey Dank
Quiet hours for those with sensory sensitivities will be from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (no music or presentations on a microphone) Sensory kits by KultureCity are available for checkout at the ticket window during the event.
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Contact Phone: (352) 395-5633
- Category: Family Fun
Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, checks and Apple/Samsung Pay are accepted.
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