Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Party for the Planet
- When: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 - adults | $6 - ages 4-12 | Free – ages 3 & under
Spring into action for Earth Day at Party for the Planet on April 19, from 9 AM – 3 PM at the SF Teaching Zoo!
Enjoy a day filled with games, crafts, training demos, keeper talks, animal encounters, and more, all while learning how you can help protect our planet!
Quiet Hour: 9 – 10 AM (No music or microphones; sensory bags available at the ticket window).
Spring Clean-Out with Alachua County Recycles!
9 AM – Noon | Lot 8 (across from the Gym, next to the Construction School)
Drive-thru donation drop-off for:
Clean, wearable clothing
Non-perishable food
Household & school supplies
Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, old electronics, etc.)
Donate & receive a zoo admission discount voucher (while supplies last)! No item drop-offs at the zoo.
Presentations & Activities:
Alachua County Library District Bookmobile
Community Arts Coalition Science Bus
Reina’s Italian Ice & Vegan Ice Cream
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches
Free Face painting by Gainesville Balloons & More by Fab Faces
Wildlife & conservation organizations including Lubee Bat Conservancy, Florida Museum of Natural History, and more!
Let’s celebrate and take action for our planet together! Mark your calendars for April 19! This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Contact Phone: 352-395-5633
- Category: Family Fun
Regular admission applies. Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, Apple/Samsung Pay, and checks are accepted.
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