School Fieldtrips & Programs

Bringing Students Closer to Nature!

Our Mission: To strengthen the connection to the natural world
by entertaining, educating & empowering zoo visitors.

School Group Discounted Admission: Students $4.00 Chaperones $6.00

(Daycare/After School Programs @ regular rate)

Field Trip Submittal Form

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Students will experience a “giraffe’s eye-view” of a
4.5 acre mixed species African Savannah exhibit from
Frank Buck Zoo's elevated walkway.

Feed friendly goats at our Petting Zoo
$0.25 for feed

Zebras and Pals Kelby Anderko
Child Playing with a Goat

 ~On-Site Programming~

Enhance your zoo visit with an on-site Animal Encounter Program, held in the zoo amphitheater, featuring live animals!
(During school year only, not available in summer)

Group of People Gathered

Animal Connections

(Kindergarten through High-school)

Our Animal Connections Program allows students a closer look
at arthropods, birds of prey, mammals, reptiles and more. This 30-minute educational presentation explores animal adaptations, niches & is aligned with TEKS guidelines.
Please schedule at least one week in advance.
Available during school year.

50 person maximum per program.
$100.00 - First Program
If your require additional programs for a larger group, $85.00 each subsequent program.

ZOOKEEPING 101

(High-School Students)

Zoo keeping is more than rakes and shovels! Students learn about various careers in the zoo world as they get a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes at the Frank Buck Zoo.
In this 45-minute program, discover what hands-on opportunities are available to students ages 14-18 when they are enrolled in Frank Buck Zoo's Jr. Zoo Crew summer volunteer program.
Available during school year.

50-Person Maximum per program.
$100.00 - First Program
If you require additional programs for a larger group, $85.00 each subsequent program.

Kids Petting a Llama

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Giraffe Feeding is not available at the present time.

For scheduling the Animal Connections or the Zookeeper 101 Programs:
 Email the Zoo or call
 (940) 668-4533 to check availability.
 Submit your requested field trip
 information on our Field Trip Submittal Form.

~Off-Site Programming~

Have Frank Buck Zoo's Education Animal Ambassadors visit your school or facility with an Off-Site Animal Encounter Program, held at your location featuring live animals!
(Available November 1st - March 1st only)

Our Off-Site Outreach Programs feature a diverse group of animals which may include arthropods, birds of prey, mammals, and reptiles. This 45 minute educational presentation explores animal adaptations, niches and is aligned with TEKS guidelines.

Programs must be scheduled at least one week prior to visit. Off-site Outreach Programs are $300.00 per program + travel (outside of Gainesville city limits). Half-Day and Full-Day rates available, call 940-668-4533 to schedule. 

Email the Zoo or call (940) 668-4533 to check availability. Submit your requested field trip information on our Field Trip Submittal Form.