Opened in 1930 at Fair Park, Gainesville and relocated to present site in 1962
Location
Gainesville, Texas, United States
No. of animals
130+[1]
Annual visitors
65,000 (2009)[2]
Memberships
ZAA[3]
Website
www.frankbuckzoo.com
Frank Buck Zoo is a small zoo founded in 1930 and located in the 30 acres (12.1 ha) Leonard Park in Gainesville, Texas, United States. The zoo started as the Gainesville Community Circus in 1930. It is home to more than 130 animals.
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