Frank Buck Zoo
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. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1930. Expect 65–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A zoo & aquarium inside Gainesville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–95°, and about 82 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Gainesville
Frank Buck Zoo is inside Gainesville, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fort Worth
Fort Worth is about 59 miles south and Dallas is about 61 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1930
Frank Buck Zoo dates from 1930. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Here is how the weather at Frank Buck Zoo changes month by month.
Frank Buck Zoo
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.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 130 animals
- Established
- 1930
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for Frank Buck Zoo
The nearest towns with places to stay are Gainesville (25) and Thackerville (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Frank Buck Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | in town | — | 25 18 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,528 | $177K | C+ |
| Thackerville | 12 mi north | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks | 433 | $152K | — |
| Denton | 28 mi south | 40 min | 39 30 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 169,431 | $348K | C |
| Valley View | 10 mi south | 15 min | 3 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 887 | $251K | — |
| Sanger | 17 mi south | 25 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 10,238 | $295K | B+ |
| Road Runner | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 863 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge | 7 mi east | 10 min | 2 2 RV parks | 312 | — | — |
| Muenster | 13 mi west | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,742 | $271K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Frank Buck Zoo
A wider trip can take in these, within 63 miles.
Big draw60 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
Big draw56 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
60 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
35 mi Theme parkUniversal Kids Resort
37 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Stadium
60 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw StadiumPhoto credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Kids Resort: CANthony0125, CC0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A visit to Frank Buck Zoo: questions
Is Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville?
Yes. It’s inside Gainesville, TX.
When is the best time to visit Frank Buck Zoo?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–82°.
How far is Frank Buck Zoo from Fort Worth and Dallas?
About 59 miles south of Fort Worth and about 61 miles south of Dallas, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Frank Buck Zoo?
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 51 miles away.
Where should I stay near Frank Buck Zoo?
Gainesville (in town, 25 places to stay), Thackerville (12 mi, 9 places to stay) and Denton (28 mi, 39 places to stay).
Ask a local in Gainesville
Questions and tips go in Gainesville’s Town Square.
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