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Frank Buck Zoo is a 30-acre facility located in Gainesville, Texas. Species include Nubian ibex, red-ruffed lemur, Geoffery's cat, Caribbean and Chilean flamingos, reticulated giraffe, North American black bear, common squirrel monkey, ring-tailed lemur, clouded leopard, cheetah, Asian small-clawed otter, black vulture, and Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.


On January 15th, 2021, the zoo announced they have received an award from the ZAA for their black-tailed prairie dog exhibit.

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On January 27th, the zoo announced they have undergone a major renovation to their gazebo.

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On June 20th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic reticulated giraffe was born on June 17th.

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On September 8th, the zoo announced that the gazebo has finished renovations.

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On November 13th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) generic reticulated giraffe named Geoffery has been humanely euthanized after being found with his right leg having a compound fracture.

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On May 19th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic reticulated giraffe named Nakuru has been transferred to an unspecified facility (It might be Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park, but they said the giraffes were unnamed).

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On April 16th, the zoo announced that reacquired a (1.0) generic giraffe named Nakuru from African Safari Wildlife Park in Ohio.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Nakuru has returned to Gainesville to be reunited with his older brother Nzuri. Thank you to both the Frank Buck... | By Frank Buck Zoo | Facebook

On May 26th, the zoo announced they installed new signage around the gazebo area for their animal ambassadors.

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On May 27th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-necked wallaby was born.

Brianna. Animal Care got their first peek at this Joey earlier this week. #joey #macropod #marsupial #pouchlife #wallaby #bestlittlezoointexas #goseegainesville #frankbuckzoo | Frank Buck Zoo | Frank Buck Zoo · 原声
 
On November 8th, the zoo announced they moved their capybaras to a new exhibit next to the greater rheas and alpacas.

Capybaras meet neighbors | Turn up sounds to hear cute capybara churring. Last week we moved the capybara to a new habitat with a barn for the winter. The fence is temporary to... | By Frank Buck ZooFacebook

On December 17th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) clouded leopards which will be on exhibit in springtime.

Sneak Peek | If you were at the zoo between 2:30-3:30pm this past week you may have seen these…clouded leopard cubs. They will not be in public view, full-time, until... | By Frank Buck ZooFacebook

On February 19th, 2024, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-necked wallaby was born.

That is a lot of movement…#bennettwallaby #joey | Frank Buck Zoo | AShamaluevMusic · Winter

On March 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-backed bearded saki was born. The zoo also announced they built a new exhibit for the monkeys, next to the keel-billed toucans.

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On December 17th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) clouded leopards which will be on exhibit in springtime.

Sneak Peek | If you were at the zoo between 2:30-3:30pm this past week you may have seen these…clouded leopard cubs. They will not be in public view, full-time, until... | By Frank Buck ZooFacebook
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On March 22nd, the zoo announced they sexed the clouded leopards as (1.1) and were named Forest and Cloud.

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On March 7th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for the red-backed bearded sakis, next to the keel-billed toucans.

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On April 29th, the zoo announced they will be moving the monkeys on exhibit in mid-May.

Coming soon…Red backed bearded sakis have been moved to their new indoor habitat. They will be appearing on habitat mid May following a period of acclimation to their new surroundings. This long awaited move was put on hold late last year when “Mae” gave birth. Staff made the decision to wait until the neonate was several months old to optimize safety and success of the big move. Frank Buck Zoological Society Brianna #beardedsaki #newhabitat #bestlittlezoointexas #frankbuckzoo #gainesvilletexas | Frank Buck Zoo | HeartDrumMachine · Promo
 
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On June 5th, the zoo announced that the facility is closed due to flooding, though all animals and staff are safe.
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On June 6th, the zoo announced they reopened to the public.

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On September 10th, the zoo announced they were in the process of renovating the Asian small-clawed otter exhibit, which was completed in early November.

4.1K views · 76 reactions | ✨Attention✨ The otters are temporarily off exhibit while their habitat gets amazing upgrades. We know you will miss them, but we can’t wait to share the flip! | Frank Buck Zoo
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On November 6th, the zoo announced they were in the process of renovating the Patagonian cavy exhibit which was completed in late December.

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On December 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) barn owl named Kara from Wild Heart Ranch in Oklahoma which will be an animal ambassador.

34K views · 2.9K reactions | We know fans of Kara have been anxiously awaiting news of her safe arrival…Thank you to Wild Heart Ranch volunteer Tracy for transport. Kara has arrived and is already making friends. | Frank Buck Zoo
'Really Hard To Say Goodbye:' Popular Claremore Wildlife Sanctuary Owl Headed To Texas Zoo

On December 31st, the zoo announced they renovated the American/Chilean flamingo exhibit.

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On January 24th, 2025, the zoo announced they enlarged the eastern screech owl exhibit for their retired ambassador (0.1) Archimedes.

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On February 12th, the zoo announced that a red-necked wallaby was born.

17K views · 238 reactions | “Shelia” the Bennett wallaby with joey. Embryonic diapause is a reproductive strategy in Bennett's wallabies that delays implantation of an embryo in the uterus. This allows the female wallaby to space out the timing of mating and birth. #bennettwallaby #joey #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo
 
On March 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) domestic rabbit (breed not specified) named Buck which is sometimes on display in the ambassador exhibit.

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Smaggledagle said:
On March 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-backed bearded saki was born. The zoo also announced they built a new exhibit for the monkeys, next to the keel-billed toucans.

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On February 24th, the zoo announced they sexed the monkey as (1.0) and named it Brazil.

3.9K views · 163 reactions | We know it’s not Thursday, but let’s look back to right about a year ago…We were preparing to move the Red backed bearded saki monkeys into their spacious new habitat, but delayed the move due to the birth of “Brazil”. Isn’t he adorable? He is now 14 months and can be seen making full use of the troop’s habitat and even teasing the toucans next door. Red backed bearded sakis are extremely rare in US zoos. Frank Buck Zoo is one of only three US zoos that care for them. Our friends at Dallas World Aquarium entrusted us with their care. #redbackbeardedsaki #monkeys #babymonkey #TroopLife #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo

On March 17th, the zoo announced they built a new ambassador encounter area outside the capybara exhibit.

5.9K views · 298 reactions | Big day for capybaras “Rio” & “Ka’avo”. They got to check out the new encounter area before zoo guests arrived this am. We will slowly make the tradition until they are comfortable with guests in the new encounter space. Susan. #capybara #CapybaraEncounter #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo

On March 25th, the zoo announced that another red-necked wallaby was born which is on exhibit.

8.8K views · 480 reactions | This morning Brianna caught “Victoria” and her new joey and “Shelia” and her new joey in the same frame. If you recall our previous post about macropod diapause, you may recall us mentioning that gestation is just 29-30 short days. The males and female wallabies have been separated for right about a year. Lactational diapause occurs when a female already has a joey in the pouch. If she mates and conceives again, the newly fertilized embryo will stop developing at the blastocyst stage. The development resumes only when the older joey leaves the pouch or stops suckling frequently. Brianna #DidYouKnow #animalfacts #diapause #wallaby #macropod #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo

On April 17th, the zoo announced that 3 red-ruffed lemurs were born on April 1st.

6K views · 229 reactions | April 1st “Malagasy” the critically endangered red ruffed lemur gave birth. Red ruffed lemurs give birth to litters rather than singletons, which is rare among primates. A typical litter includes 2 to 3 offspring, but up to 6 have been recorded. Unlike many primates that carry their young, red ruffed lemurs “park” their infants in nests or other safe spots while they forage. After about a week “Malagasy” shifted away from the litter and Animal Care staff were able to weigh and use nail polish to identify individuals. Please enjoy photos of three healthy offspring. Brianna #redruffedlemur #litter #criticallyendangered #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo
 
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