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Here's a tour where you can experience a South American rainforest, hand feed a towering giraffe and feel the cool chill of a black-footed penguin habitat - all in one afternoon. Home to some of the most magnificent animals on the planet, Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond has quickly become one of America's premier destinations for animal lovers. And the best part of all? It's a vacation that won't cost you and your family too many clams.

  • Frankbuckzoo

1000 W. California Street @ IH-35
Gainesville, Texas 76240
940-668-4539

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Frank Buck Zoo
Gainesville

An easy to navigate, stroller & wheelchair accessible path provides visitors with close viewing of animals from a safe distance.

Your Safari begins amidst the chattering of tamarin monkeys & parrots, stop and say G’day to the kangaroo, as you make your way to the elevated walkway to experience a “giraffe’s eye-view” of our African Savannah. Don’t miss the opportunity to feed the giraffe (10:30am daily weather permitting). Feed friendly goats in the petting zoo, see many Lone Star native animals up close, visit with volunteers and keepers staff each weekend to learn more about the zoo’s animal family.

For reservations to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion call (940-668-4539). Discover a special find at the Frank Buck Trading Post. Learn about the life and times of Frank “Bring Em’ Back Alive” Buck, pioneer of American zoo collections at the World’s Only Frank Buck exhibit.

For more information about zoo programs such as Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Spring Fling, Summer Camps, Zoo Overnights, Zoo Boo, Zoo Lights please visit our website or call 940-668-4539. To schedule an on-site or outreach animal program, call 940-727-9097.

 


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