Frank Buck Zoo

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 8/30 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservat...
08/30/2026

Sunday 8/30 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservations recommended.

9:30AM: M H Cockroach Chat - Gazebo
10:00AM: Flamingo Encounter (4 available)
10:30AM: Giraffe Encounter (walk-up)
11:00AM: Indigo SnakeChat – By flamingo
11:15AM: LSGD “Sarge” Chat – By flamingo
11:30AM: Capybara Encounter (4 available)
1:00PM: Tortoise Encounter (4 available)
1:30PM: Mini Horse Encounter (4 available)
1:30PM: Capybara Encounter (4 available)

08/29/2026

“Forest” the clouded leopard. Instead of the small, solid spots as seen on a cheetah or rosettes seen on a leopard, a clouded leopard has large irregular blotches with dark borders and lighter centers. These markings resemble clouds, which is where their common name comes from.

The ground may reflect the lack of rain, but there is still plenty of green around to be enjoyed…
08/29/2026

The ground may reflect the lack of rain, but there is still plenty of green around to be enjoyed…

Saturday 8/29 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reserv...
08/29/2026

Saturday 8/29 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservations recommended.

9:30AM: Armadillo Chat – Gazebo
10:00AM: Flamingo Encounter (4 available)
10:30AM: Giraffe Encounter (walk up)
11:00AM: Goat and Pig Chat
11:15AM: Bear Chat
11:30AM: Capybara Encounter (reserved)
11:30AM: Otter Feeding Chat
1:00PM: Tortoise Encounter (reserved)
1:30PM: Mini Horse Encounter (4 available)
1:30PM: Capybara Encounter (4 available)

Restocked with Our Blended Table flavored lemonades for the weekend. 📷 Morgan.
08/28/2026

Restocked with Our Blended Table flavored lemonades for the weekend. 📷 Morgan.

Good Morning 🐦‍⬛ from the Wildlife Preserve 🦋.
08/28/2026

Good Morning 🐦‍⬛ from the Wildlife Preserve 🦋.

We are just over 2 weeks away from Zooper Reads Early Literacy event sponsored by PenTex Energy and Cooke County Library...
08/27/2026

We are just over 2 weeks away from Zooper Reads Early Literacy event sponsored by PenTex Energy and Cooke County Library. Join us September 12th 10am -12pm each child receives a free book to take home.

Happy National Dog Day from “Sarge” to all the pups out there. We’d love to see your canine pals.
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day from “Sarge” to all the pups out there. We’d love to see your canine pals.

Whoooo’s looking forward to September? 📷 Amanda
08/26/2026

Whoooo’s looking forward to September? 📷 Amanda

08/26/2026

“Banshee” the Blue & Gold macaw knows how to keep cool. 🎥 Amanda.

Address

1000 W California St
Gainesville, TX
76240

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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