Frank Buck Zoo

12/23/2024

Indianapolis AAZK Chapter
Center for Animal Research and Education - CARE
Iguanaland
African Safari Wildlife Park
Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
The Dallas World Aquarium
Indianapolis Zoo
Fox Rothschild LLP
Southwick's Zoo, More than a Zoo
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Frank Buck Zoo
Dakota Zoo
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
Dallas Zoo

12/22/2024

With so few shopping days left before Christmas, please enjoy a photo dump of ✨staff picks✨ 🦒🐆🦉👚📚Click the photos for additional information and prices. Our customer service department is happy to assist and provide shipping as needed. They can be reached 9:30-3:30pm daily at 940-668-4539.

12/22/2024

✨Staff Pick✨
As an Animal Care Specialist & Mom, Ashlynn chose one of our large Stuff-a-Plush animals. Our Stuff- A-Plush station allows customers to have fun selecting their own plush, clothing and accessories. Ashlynn chose the bee costume for her plush because she loves pollinators and has her own bee hive at home! Gift certificates may be purchased for a Stuff-A-Plush experience.
Small plush- $16.99
Large plush $26.99,
Outfit/Accessory $9.99-$16.99

12/22/2024

The three black bears slipped into seasonal slumber a little over three weeks ago. They aren’t expected to emerge for any extended period until April 2025. Please enjoy this clip of geriatric “Brighton” being cute while her pool was being filled earlier this year.

12/22/2024

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Wide selection, stop in today :)

12/21/2024

✨Staff Pick✨
Animal Care Specialist Sarah chose an ostrich egg, as she cares for the ostriches that lay them. Like hen eggs, the ostrich eggs are infertile (no male ostrich present). Sarah and the team drain the eggs to prepare them for the giftshop. Don’t worry, nothing goes to waste, the eggs contents are a valuable source of protein that is incorporated into many of the animal’s meals. Sarah says the eggs make a unique gift that come directly from one of our animal family. Made in the USA 🙂

12/21/2024

Good morning! Data collection helps Animal Care Specialists track seasonal changes, cycles, identify trends and more. Check out some of the profile pictures below. Kara is making sure she approves of hers…

12/21/2024

Still catching up…please extend a welcome to two more staff members that started in August & October of this year. Click on photos for their bios.

12/20/2024

✨Staff Pick✨
Animal Care Specialist Kalynn likes to relax in her super soft, super comfy, custom Frank Buck Zoo lounge pants following a chilly shift caring for our zoo family. Did we mention they have pockets? For those that may already own a pair, we have two additional designs in flamingo. A limited number of throw blankets are also available. Prices in comments.

12/20/2024

Good morning! Weight matters. It is one of the first signs that something is changing. Our Animal Care Specialists work to establish cooperative care routines that allow animals to play a role in their care through regular weight collection and monitoring. We collect data on animal growth, seasonal changes, health and more. Click on the photos below to learn more.

12/19/2024

✨Staff favorite picks✨:
As Administrative Assistant at the zoo, Cadyn is part of our Customer Service team.

Cadyn always thought she wanted a pet capybara until she learned more about the specialized care they require. Now she is content with visiting the zoo’s capybara. Cadyn loves our giant capybara plush! They make a fun and ethical alternative to owning the actual animal. Price in comments.

12/19/2024

Busy Fall, got a little behind updating. Please welcome a couple of staff members that joined us in October. More to come…

12/18/2024

What are these, and who do they belong to?

Update: Yes! Owls generally swallow their prey whole, but their stomachs can't digest the bones, fur, teeth, and feathers. Their gizzards, which act as a second stomach, filter out the indigestible parts and compact them into a pellet. When the gizzard is full, the owl regurgitates the pellet. Piglet is still intact. The supervisor is back on duty. Currently she is watching a skidsteer outside the office.

12/14/2024

We have a lot of new followers, from Wild Heart Ranch page, welcome! We wanted to introduce our ambassador owl family. Each came to us at a young age. All have been incredible ambassadors. Jareth & Archimedes are currently enjoying their retirement following many years of teaching visitors about owls.

12/14/2024

Also during Historic Downtown Gainesville Jingle Mingle shopping event today, enjoy 25% off all size holiday themed plush, priced $9.99-$26.99.

We have loads of options for stockings, or under the tree. Happy holidays from all of at the zoo!

12/14/2024

While you are out enjoying Historic Downtown Gainesville Jingle Mingle shopping event today, be sure to swing by the zoo between 10a-3pm to check out some of our latest additions.

*NEW* youth dining sets $19.99 and Drink-With-Me cups $13.99. We even have huggable plush backpacks $24.99 that match the dining sets!

12/12/2024

Shout out to the Frank Buck Zoological Society for their support of the zoo staff. We couldn’t do what we do without your support!

Congratulations to our October Business of the Month, Frank Buck Zoological Society! We're more than happy to present you with this award and appreciate all you do! Thank you! 🦒

12/11/2024

Thank you Avil'Art! Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce City of Gainesville Government