Santa Fe Teaching Zoo Teen Summit
- When: Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $35 - per person
Discover what it takes to turn a love for animals into a career at the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo Teen Summit!
Designed for teens curious about careers in animal care and conservation, this summit explores the path to becoming a zookeeper, including college programs and hands-on preparation. Attendees will hear from professionals working in zookeeping, wildlife rehabilitation, exotic veterinary medicine, research, and other zoo-related fields.
Through engaging presentations and real-world insights, students will learn about the careers in the zoological industry and how to start their own journey from passion to profession.
Program Highlights:
Get an inside look at what it takes to care for animals through expert-led sessions and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Career Exploration Sessions:
Program overview talk
Day in the life of a zookeeper
Exotic veterinary care
Wildlife rehabilitation
Conservation research
Animal Care & Operations:
Nutrition and commissary
Enrichment building
Animal training
Events
Social media
Education outreach
Interactive Experiences:
Guided Zoo Tour
Behind-the-scenes zoo access
Animal training demonstrations
Interactive Presentations all day
Attendees will also receive free admission to our Zookeeper Event on July 18th, giving them a chance to learn even more about what our zookeepers do!
Special admission applies. Limited Capacity.
Free admission to Zookeeper Day, July 18 with ticket purchase.
Hotel blocks available.
Lunch included with registration.
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