30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606 | Gainesville

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Publisher/HostSanta Fe College Teaching Zoo
30th Annual Boo at the Zoo
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SF Teaching Zoo's 30th annual Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. All ages are welcome to join us in costume and trick or treat! The zoo will be closed from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in order to prepare and transform the zoo into multiple themed areas with candy stations.
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Entry line and can collection will start behind the Santa Fe College Gymnasium. Visit with Santa Fe College student clubs, play games with Santa Fe Saints Athletics teams, and check out a book from Alachua County Library's Bookmobile before trick or treating through the zoo!
Following your trick or treat adventure, visit the Fun4GatorKids KidsZone in the zoo's parking lot, full of community organizations with crafts, activities, and even more candy! There will be live entertainment from Danscompany of Gainesville performing their Thriller trilogy, animal encounters, food trucks, and the Lifesouth Bloodmobile for you to donate your blood to vampires. ;)
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1 canned good or non-perishable food item per person. Canned goods will be donated to local food banks, Catholic Charities Gainesville and Saints Food Share at Santa Fe College.
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Attendees should enter campus via NW 39th Ave and 91st St. Parking will be in Lots 8 & 9, across the street from the zoo, and the grassy lot near Lot 9. Accessible parking in Lot 8. Overflow parking in Lots 6 & 7 (Near SF Police & Museum of Earth Sciences)
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Accessible parking will be at the front of Lot 8 (closest to the gym). Individuals with physical accessibility needs can enter the Fast Pass line. Look for the zoo canopy in the Gym parking lot to skip the line!
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UFCARD) will be located near our Information Table, offering resources and support for families.
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