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.

The Little library in Leonard Park may be full but zoo staff was able to fit a few gems in for adults interested in natu...
05/30/2026

The Little library in Leonard Park may be full but zoo staff was able to fit a few gems in for adults interested in nature…

Summer is here! Transform your child's next pool, lake or beach day into eco-friendly fun with our "Beach Water Wheel Se...
05/30/2026

Summer is here! Transform your child's next pool, lake or beach day into eco-friendly fun with our "Beach Water Wheel Set".

Made from a sustainable wheat straw material, this water wheel set is a smart choice if you are looking to reduce plastic consumption. Will provide endless water play fun for children aged 18 months and older. $15.99

Saturday 5/30/26 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced res...
05/30/2026

Saturday 5/30/26 Interpretive schedule. Chats are included with admission. Encounters are paid experiences. Advanced reservations recommended.

9:30AM: S. Hairy Armadillo Chat – Gazebo
10:00AM: Flamingo Encounter (4 available)
10:30AM: Giraffe Encounter
10:30AM: Birthday Party (reserved)
11:30AM: Capybara Encounter (1 available)
1:00PM: Squirrel Monkey Chat
1:00PM: Birthday Party (reserved)
1:30PM: Lemur Chat
1:30PM: Capybara Encounter (1 available)

05/30/2026

Amanda has returned from leave. Kara was left in good hands and continued to thrive. However, Kara is still deciding whether or not to acknowledge Amanda’s offering.

POV: When you realize there is a little “window” you never noticed before and must look through it…
05/30/2026

POV: When you realize there is a little “window” you never noticed before and must look through it…

“CJ” the spotted donkey and “Cletis” the Arabian camel. During their daily grooming session this morning. Warm weather i...
05/29/2026

“CJ” the spotted donkey and “Cletis” the Arabian camel. During their daily grooming session this morning. Warm weather is here an the animals are actively molting. These two get a little extra hands-on help each day removing mud and loose hair.

The birds around here are nothing if not resourceful. May we present a nest made of cheetah hair. No animals were harmed...
05/29/2026

The birds around here are nothing if not resourceful. May we present a nest made of cheetah hair. No animals were harmed. Animal Care staff found this abandon nest on the ground.

Most native bird nests are strictly protected by federal and state laws. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), it is illegal to destroy, disturb, or possess an active nest, eggs, or dependent young without a special permit.

A nest is considered active if it contains eggs, chicks, or dependent fledglings. Removing an active nest is a violation and can cause parents to abandon their young.

If you find a nest in a precarious spot (such as on your porch, roof, or a vehicle), the best course of action is to wait patiently until the fledglings have left the nest on their own.

We will always be excited by the little things. While exotic, Helmeted guinea fowl are not uncommon on farms and ranches...
05/29/2026

We will always be excited by the little things. While exotic, Helmeted guinea fowl are not uncommon on farms and ranches in the region.

They are prized for their relentless foraging, actively hunt ticks, grasshoppers, fleas, and beetles. They often travel further and scratch less than traditional domestic chickens. They are incredibly vigilant and highly vocal. If a predator, or unfamiliar person approaches, they sound a loud, raucous alarm. They may even mob-attack smaller predators like snakes and foxes to protect the flock.

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1000 W California Street
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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