Tree Kangaroo Day Offers Family Fun and Backyard Plants
April 25, 2025
Tree kangaroos live high in the trees, and they need our help. On Saturday, May 17, the 天涯海角社区 Teaching Zoo in Gainesville will host World Tree Kangaroo Day. Families and friends can visit the zoo to learn about these amazing animals and have fun, too.
At the event, guests can play games, make crafts and watch animal talks. There will be animal encounters and fun music with didgeridoo performances by Lindsey Dank. Food trucks will be on site, with Mayflower Cellars and Kona Ice serving tasty treats.
The City of Gainesville鈥檚 Urban Forestry Division will be giving away native plants, purchased through the Tree Mitigation Fund. These plants help our local animals and can grow in residents鈥� backyards.
Kathy Russell and Jade Woodling will also give a talk about how zoos help protect tree kangaroos, in human care and in Papua New Guinea.
鈥淲e are very proud of the collaborative work our zoo is part of to bring awareness for Matschie鈥檚 tree kangaroos and hopefully make a meaningful impact for their wild cousins and habitats,鈥� said Woodling, Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan Education Advisor.
Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, Apple/Samsung Pay and checks 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: Electronic 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.
