The SFC Teaching Zoo was established in 1970. It comprises 12 acres of forested land west of the Santa Fe College main campus. The zoo is a popular destination for both local residents and tourists. The zoo hosts several events open to the public throughout the year, including S.T.A.R.S (Sea Turtles At Risk) and the "Boo at the Zoo" (BATZ) Halloween festival. Guided tours led by zookeepers and students are available at the teaching zoo for a fee ($4 for adults, $3 for children).
The students of the Zoo Animal Technology Program are known as Zooies.