Stop, Paws, and Learn!
- When: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission to the event and the zoo is FREE.
Presented by Newberry Animal Hospital Group, A WUFT and Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo community event. The 3rd Annual Stop, Paws, and Learn will be at the SF Teaching Zoo in Gainesville. Parents, kids, and animal lovers can learn about pets and pet care and help shelter pets find forever homes.
PBS Kids Education Zone:
The event includes a PBS Kids Play Zone with hands-on activities by community organizations including WUFT Education Outreach, picture opportunity with Daniel Train and train, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo animal experiences, pet demonstrations, adoptions and more.
Zoo Presentations:
11:15 a.m. – White-handed gibbon training demonstration
Time TBD – White-throated capuchin training demonstration
Classroom presentations (60 people max):
12:00 p.m. – Augmented Interspecies Communication & Cooperative Care (Animals using buttons)
1:00 p.m. – Choosing Your Pets Wisely
2 p.m. – Dog Body Language (Williston Animal Group)
Adoption Organizations:
Williston Animal Group
Humane Society of North Central Florida
Humane Society of Marion County
Gainesville Rabbit Rescue
Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue
**Due to safety and sanitation reasons, please do not bring your pet to the event.**
Free Day at the Zoo Sponsored by:
Children's Trust of Alachua County
Animal Friends Welcome Center Sponsored by:
Newberry Animal Hospital
Curious Kids Goodie Bags Sponsored by:
Campus USA Credit Union
Daniel Tiger Ears Sponsored by:
The Veterinary Center at Hunter's Crossing
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- Category: Family Fun
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