What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:30am - 4pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm Thursday 9:30am - 4pm Friday 9:30am - 4pm Saturday 9:30am - 4pm Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Frank Buck Zoo

Best Little Zoo in Texas! 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.

10/26/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to Costume Strut 2024!

10/26/2024

Costume Strut wraps up at 12pm just in time to grab lunch and head to Scare On The Square from 2pm-4pm.

10/26/2024

Come join the fun!

10/26/2024

The crew is ready to greet everyone coming out for Costume Strut!

10/23/2024

Save the date and plan to attend award winning Teddy Bear Hospital on November 9! Presented by our partners at WorldWide WildLife and sponsored by PenTex Energy Charitable Foundation.

10/10/2024

Save the date November 9, 10am-12pm Teddy Bear Hospital 2024! WorldWide WildLife

10/05/2024

Thank you to WorldWide WildLife for partnering with us to bring Teddy Bear Hospital to Frank Buck Zoo.

09/26/2024

We love to play and explore nature! Join us each Wednesday @10:15am through October.

09/16/2024

Did you know it is Rock Collecting Day?
Did your know you can pan for treasures in the sluice at the zoo? Who doesn’t love a good rock… or four?
🎥 Sarah K.

09/13/2024

When you’re in town for Gainesville Independent School District
homecoming this weekend, stop by the zoo and see if you are lucky enough to spot our elusive Clouded Leopard pair! 🏈🐆 !

09/08/2024

Thank you everyone that came out to enjoy Zooper Reads today! Beautiful weather, beautiful families, enjoying time together outside celebrating literacy. Thank you to sponsor The employees of Safran Seats USA and our partners Cooke County Library.

09/07/2024

Beautiful morning. Free admission and free books courtesy of sponsor employees of Safran Seats USA, as we co-host Zooper Reads with Cooke County Library

09/01/2024

Our hours are changing effective Monday, September 2nd.🦩

08/29/2024

Join us for the wildest party in town! 🐊🦒🦩 https://tinyurl.com/FBZ-Zoobilee-2024

08/28/2024

Calling all book and animal lovers: Zooper Reads is just around the corner!

Join the Cooke County Library and Frank Buck Zoo for this wild early literacy event. The library will have lots of books that parents and kids can pick from, thanks to the donors for this event, Safran. Bring the family and read in the wild-- a great time for families and animals alike.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit our event link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/mEAmCCAQtYSPKBbV/?mibextid=9l3rBW

08/27/2024

See how I eat my lettuce? Very ✨demure✨ very ✨mindful✨ very ✨cutesy✨ Capybara encounters daily at 11:30am
Call the gift shop to secure your reservation 🥬

08/26/2024

Look at the adorable new plush “Rhett” we just got in, to pair with Rhett the Heeler book. What a great gift bundle. rhett_the_heeler 📸 Sarah K

08/22/2024

Join the Cooke County Library when they visit us for their Zooper Reads event! The library will have lots of books that parents and kits can pick from, thanks to the donors for this event, Safran. Bring the family and read in the wild-- a great time for families and animals alike.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit our event link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/mEAmCCAQtYSPKBbV/?mibextid=9l3rBW

08/20/2024

Big shipment arrived yesterday with lots of fun new items. We love these wood stacking blocks. 📸 Sarah K.

Address

1000 W California Street
Gainesville, TX
76240

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 4pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.frankbuckzoo.com/

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Did you know it is Rock Collecting Day? Did you know you can pan for treasures in the sluice at the zoo? Who doesn’t love a good rock…or four?

Did you know it is Rock Collecting Day? Did your know you can pan for treasures in the sluice at the zoo? Who doesn’t love a good rock… or four? 🎥 Sarah K. #rocksrock #miningsluice

Zooper Reads

Beautiful morning. Free admission and free books courtesy of sponsor employees of Safran Seats USA, as we co-host Zooper Reads with Cooke County Library #earlyliteracy #earlyliteracymatters

Join our team!

Watermelonpalooza is back! The bears say thank you to the donor of three pallets of watermelons.

An alligator and her lettuce. Even a head of Romain lettuce can create a playful diversion when Zoo staff need to get work done.

Never stop being curious, learning, networking with peers and sharing your experiences! #bettertogether #professionaldevelopment #zookeeperappreciation #zkaw2024

Getting ready…

Please enjoy a safe holiday. Please join us tomorrow evening at Gainesville Texas Farmers Market for Red, White & Zoo A Patriotic Celebration a concert and tribute to the military and first responders.

Send this to your favorite flamingo lover ❤️

What are the alpacas running towards? Wait for it…🎥 Brianna #summertime

Fresh fiber trim, hydration and showers is how these three stay COOL. 🎥Brianna

Join us a week from Saturday to “Stand Tall” for giraffe! #5k #5krun #5krunner #5kwalk #5kwalkrun #crosscountryrunning #crosscountryrunner #GCF #bestlittlezoointexas #frankbuckzoo #gainesvilletexas

There are still a handful of tickets available for tomorrow’s ZooLALA style, show hosted by the Frank Buck Zoological Society benefitting the Frank Buck Zoo. Enjoy a sneak peek of the fun to come…