World Tree Kangaroo Day
Schedule
Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606 | Gainesville, FL
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Kangaroos in the trees??? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea.Bring the whole family out to the Zoo on Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild.
Our zookeepers will be out in full force to give keeper talks, introduce you to some of our amazing animal ambassadors, and hosting tree kangaroo themed crafts and games. Kathy Russell and Jade Woodling will also give a talk about how zoos help protect tree kangaroos in the wild.
Keeper Talk and Presentation Schedule:
TBD
Food Trucks & Fun:
Kona Ice of Hawthorne
Alachua County Library Bookmobile
Face Painting by Gainesville Balloons & More
Quiet hours for those with sensory sensitivities will be from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (no music or presentations on a microphone) Sensory kits by KultureCity are available for checkout at the ticket window during the event.
Admission:
Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, checks and Apple/Samsung Pay are accepted.
• $10 - adults
• $6 - children ages 4-12, Seniors (60+), Active Military and Veterans, Teachers, Police, Firefighters, First Responders, EMT/EMS, Healthcare Workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID
• $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients
(up to 4 total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children)
• Free - Children (3 and under), SF Students, Staff, and Retirees (with current SFID), and Zoo Members
This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
For more information, visit: https://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo/visit/events/world-tree-kangaroo-day.html
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Where is it happening?
3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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