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.

A tortoise's beak is a hard, keratinous structure that is similar to a bird's. In managed care, some individuals require...
10/17/2025

A tortoise's beak is a hard, keratinous structure that is similar to a bird's. In managed care, some individuals require regular trimming. “Tank” the sulcatta tortoise was a former pet that developed a split in his beak. His beak does not wear evenly, so his beak requires a routine maintenance.

10/17/2025
10/17/2025

Another look at this handsome alpaca.

10/16/2025

Weight collection day for Kara the barn owl. 🎥 Amanda.

“Sandy” the Kenyan sand boa was the Animal Ambassador featured during this weeks Nature Connection.
10/16/2025

“Sandy” the Kenyan sand boa was the Animal Ambassador featured during this weeks Nature Connection.

Thank you to William Bean for the organic watermelon donation.
10/16/2025

Thank you to William Bean for the organic watermelon donation.

10/16/2025

Animal Care staff celebrated another special birthday this week…”Ming” the Reeves muntjac turned 11 years old. She was pleased to find an extra helping of elm & Mulberry browse. 🎥 Brianna

Guess who this eye belongs to. Place your guess in the comments below.
10/15/2025

Guess who this eye belongs to. Place your guess in the comments below.

Getting ready…FBZ's Costume Strut 2025
10/15/2025

Getting ready…FBZ's Costume Strut 2025

10/15/2025

Earlier this week Animal Care staff surprised “Kera” the white handed gibbon when she came inside. Table by Sprowls 🎥 Brianna

Did you know capybaras have four toes on their front feet and three toes on their back feet? 📸 S. Seabaugh.
10/14/2025

Did you know capybaras have four toes on their front feet and three toes on their back feet? 📸 S. Seabaugh.

Did you know that alpacas are considered by many as eco-friendly livestock?Their soft padded feet cause minimal distruba...
10/14/2025

Did you know that alpacas are considered by many as eco-friendly livestock?

Their soft padded feet cause minimal distrubance to terrain as compared to other livestock.

They graze gently, cutting plants instead of uprooting them.

They produce high fiber yield relative to their environmental impact. This makes alpaca fiber a sustainable alternative to many synthetic and even other natural fibers. 📸 Brianna.

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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

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