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Frank Buck Zoo Best Little Zoo in Texas! Connecting Visitors With Nature. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). Bringing Visitors Closer To Nature.

Limited number of VIP Flamingo Feedings available each day at 10:15 am. Feed vending machines at petting zoo to feed the goats require quarters. Experience a "giraffe's eye view" from our elevated walkway that surrounds our mixed species African savannah exhibit. Please visit our website for a full list of programs, camps, volunteer opportunities and community events.

Sunday 11/8/26 Interpretive schedule.  Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced rese...
11/08/2026

Sunday 11/8/26 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservations recommended.

10:15AM: Rabbit Chat – Gazebo
10:15AM: Flamingo Encounter (4 available)
10:30AM: Giraffe Encounter (walk-up)
11:30AM: Capybara Encounter (4 available)
1:00PM: Blue and Gold Macaw Chat
1:00PM: Lemur Chat
1:30PM: Mini Horse Encounter (4 available)
1:30PM: Capybara Encounter (4 available)

Thank you to everyone that stopped by to checkout Cooke County TX Gardeners Seed/Plant Swap table. It was a beautiful da...
11/08/2026

Thank you to everyone that stopped by to checkout Cooke County TX Gardeners Seed/Plant Swap table. It was a beautiful day! We hope you enjoyed checking out the grounds and visiting with our animal family.

Looking forward to the fun Avil'Art captured of today’s Teddy Bear Hospital. Thank you to all that came out to join us. ...
11/08/2026

Looking forward to the fun Avil'Art captured of today’s Teddy Bear Hospital. Thank you to all that came out to join us. See you next year!

11/07/2026

The season has changed and overnight temperatures are lower. The flamingoes happily make their way to the retreat for a cozy evening. The coral colored flamingoes are Caribbean’s and the light pink ones are Chilean.

11/07/2026

Squirrel monkeys are insect-hunting specialists. Although they eat fruit, insects are an important part of their natural diet. They are excellent at searching leaves, branches, and crevices for hidden prey.

Saturday 11/7/26 Interpretive schedule. Teddy Bear Hospital & Cooke County TX Gardeners Fall Seed & Plant Swap are free ...
11/07/2026

Saturday 11/7/26 Interpretive schedule. Teddy Bear Hospital & Cooke County TX Gardeners Fall Seed & Plant Swap are free with regular paid admission or annual pass. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservations recommended.

10am Teddy Bear Hospital
10am CC Gardener Fall Seed/Plant Swap
10:15am Flamingo Encounter (4 available)
10:30am Giraffe Encounter (walk-up)
11:30am Capybara Encounter (reserved)
1:30pm Capybara Encounter (4 available)
1:30pm Mini Horse Encounter (4 available)

We have a very limited number of these high quality play sets available for aspiring young vets 🏥 This vet kit for kids ...
11/06/2026

We have a very limited number of these high quality play sets available for aspiring young vets 🏥 This vet kit for kids sends every stuffed animal in the house in for a checkup, with a carrier to bring the patient in and the tools to send it home well 🧸

The teal canvas pet carrier zips shut, has a netted front window, and holds the gear in pockets down both sides. Inside the kit: a stethoscope, scissors, a syringe, a thermometer, a grooming brush, a jersey bandage, ear drops, medicated shampoo, flea treatment, hamster treats, and a dog bowl with a bone. A pet profile form and three double sided X-ray printables handle the paperwork. The pull along puppy in the photos is not included. It is made by Tender Leaf.

Why do veterinarian toys hold a child's attention? Every tool has a job, and every visit is a story with a happy ending.
Perfect for birthday or holiday gift for kids and aspiring Animal Care professionals. Teddy Bear Hospital

$54.99
Recommended Age: 3 years+

With a wet winter in the forecast, we took the opportunity to have a little dirt work done, to make sure water sheds and...
11/06/2026

With a wet winter in the forecast, we took the opportunity to have a little dirt work done, to make sure water sheds and flows where we need it to.

Pardon our progress as we are preparing  a new area at the savannah outpost to be the future Giraffe Encounter site. Thi...
11/06/2026

Pardon our progress as we are preparing a new area at the savannah outpost to be the future Giraffe Encounter site. This will eliminate congestion on the elevated walkway on busy days and provide visitors with a place to sit in the shade while they wait for encounter participants. The giraffe boys were watching the progress from a safe distance because, no giraffe help was required this morning…🤣

“Sarge” supervising procurement delivery. 📷 Brianna
11/05/2026

“Sarge” supervising procurement delivery. 📷 Brianna

Address

1000 W California Street
Gainesville, TX
76240

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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