Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo Showcased in the Community College Journal
January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024 – The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³») Teaching Zoo was featured in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of the Community College Journal. The zoo's hands-on experiences and public benefits were highlighted along with an interview with Jonathan Miot, zoo director and professor.
As the only zoo on a college campus accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo is home to over 70 different species of animals. The site is maintained by students enrolled in the college's premier Zoo Animal Technology program.
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo also hosts community events like Party for the Planet, Brew at the Zoo and Boo at the Zoo, which drew approximately 6,400 guests last year.
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo is located on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville, Florida. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with last entry at 2:30 p.m. The zoo is open 7 days a week except for selected dates.
Learn more about the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo at sfcollege.edu/zoo.
