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Our Mission: To strengthen the connection to the natural world
by entertaining, educating & empowering zoo visitors.
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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.
25¢ for feed
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)
(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.
As of September 2020, 25 person maximum per group.
$110.00 - First Program
If your require additional programs for a larger group, $100.00 each subsequent program.
Program price does not include admission.
(Jr. High, High-School & College 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 Zoo Team summer volunteer program & College Intern opportunities.
Available during school year.
These programs are scheduled to start at 11:00 am.
25 Person Maximum per program
$110.00 - First Program
Add $5 per person for groups over 25 up to 30 people. If you require additional programs for groups larger than 30 people, additional programs are $100.00 each subsequent program.
Program price does not include admission.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Giraffe Encounter is available for $6 per person; more information can be found on the Animal Encounters page.
For scheduling the Animal Connections or the Zookeeper 101 Programs:
Email the Zoo or call (940) 668-4539 to check availability.
Submit your requested field trip information on our Field Trip Form.
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Email the Zoo or call (940) 668-4539 for questions and inquiries.