The Florida International Teaching Zoo, located in Bushnell, Florida, was a unique educational wildlife facility that operated for more than two decades before permanently closing. During its years of operation, the zoo served as a hands-on training ground for aspiring wildlife professionals while welcoming students and families for engaging animal encounters and conservation-focused programming. The facility featured a variety of wildlife, with jaguars among its notable residents, and placed education and conservation at the heart of its mission. Its legacy lives on through the generations of wildlife professionals it helped train and the countless visitors who developed a deeper appreciation for animals through its programs.
