Prehistoric Palooza
- When: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 – Adults, $6 - Children ages 4-12, Free - Children (3 and under)
Get ready to step back in time with a day full of prehistoric discovery! Enjoy special presentations from expert paleontologists, including John Bloch from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Meet scientists up close at interactive tables, where you can ask questions and explore real fossils.
Hear from our zookeepers as they share fascinating stories about ancient animals and their modern-day relatives, and don’t miss the chance to take part in a hands-on fossil dig using real specimens.
Kids can enjoy a variety of engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire future scientists.
Plus, planetarium shows will be running throughout the day, offering an out-of-this-world look at our planet and beyond.
And more surprises await!
Paleontologist Presentations:
Dr. Jon Bloch, UF Professor of Geological Sciences, Anthropology, and Zoology
Prehistoric Keeper Talks: TBD
Fossil Digs:
Enjoy two fossil digs, including a stream table!
Fossils provided by Santa Fe College Museum of Earth Sciences & FL Museum of Natural History
Food and Fun Trucks:
Kona Ice of Hawthorne
DonutNV
Red Line Kitchen Co.
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- Category: Family Fun
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