Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo Welcomes Millionth Visitor
June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018 – The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo reached a major milestone Saturday, June 2, by welcoming its millionth visitor! Each year, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from the region and around the world. As the only teaching zoo on a college campus accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, guests travel to learn about the unique animal residents and to meet the students training to be zookeepers.
Scott Shanbom, a Zoology major at the University of Florida and first-time visitor, arrived Saturday morning on what seemed to be an ordinary visit to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo. Much to his surprise, zookeepers and staff cheered as he was awarded a gift basket, a VIP behind-the-scenes tour and a one-year family membership.
Now the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo is hoping guests will work toward the two-millionth person walking through the gates by visiting the zoo on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville, Florida. Normal business hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. seven days a week. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo staff invite you to come trek through the beautiful shaded trails to see 70 species of animals.
Additional information can be found by visiting sfcollege.edu/zoo.
