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May 3, 2008
Saturday |
Spring Fling - 10am until 4pm - Spring Celebration - Leonard Park - Arts and crafts booths, festival food, live music (children’s entertainer Eddie Coker), lil’ britches rodeo, costume characters, Critterman, Radio Disney and more! For more information contact (940)668-4533. Click here for a schedule of events. |
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May 23, 2008
Friday |
Family Movie Night “Ant Bully” - 8:30pm - Frank Buck Zoo
Bring a blanket to spread out on the hillside and enjoy a family movie in a unique setting. For the animal collections safety no outside food or drinks are allowed in the zoo, however popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children.
“Ant Bully” Animated Feature
Voices by: Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep
Warner Bros.; Directed by John A. Davis
Rated PG; 91 minutes; 2006
Lucas is in a new city and having trouble making friends. His only enjoyment is terrorizing the ants in his back yard. When the ants take revenge and shrink him down to their size, he becomes a part of their society and learns valuable lessons about friendship, compassion, teamwork and loyalty. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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June 7, 2008
Saturday |
Breakfast with the Animals - 7:30-9am - Frank Buck Zoo Get a guided behind-the-scenes tour of one section of the zoo (Africa, South America, North America) including a special meet and greet with
an animal and breakfast on the dining deck over looking the zoo. Return the following month to tour a different section. No one under age 8 yrs. Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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June 16 - June 20, 2008
Monday - Friday |
Zoo Camp - Session I - Frank Buck Zoo - (Ages 6-8 years) - Sensational Senses - Why is an owl’s face round? Do bears prefer a snack of fruit or meat? Are bats really blind? Come to the zoo to discover how senses differ in the animal kingdom. Explore a new sense each day. Pack a lunch and join us at the zoo, to explore sensational senses. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Drop off is at 9am and pick-up is at 4pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. For more information contact (940)668-4533.
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June 23 - June 27, 2008
Monday - Friday |
Zoo Camp - Session II - Frank Buck Zoo - (Ages 9-13 years) - Destination : Earth -Tortoises thrive in the deserts, giraffe tower over savannah grasslands, macaws are plentiful in rainforest regions, explore these habitats and more. Join us on a journey around the globe to discover how these animals, as well as others, survive in their unique environments. So pack a lunch and join us at the zoo, to explore the diversity found on Planet Earth. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Drop off is at 9am and pick-up is at 4pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. |
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July 5, 2008
Saturday |
Breakfast with the Animals (7:30-9am) - Frank Buck Zoo - Get a guided behind-the-scenes tour of one section of the zoo (Africa, South America, North America) including a special meet and greet with an animal and breakfast on the dining deck over looking the zoo. Return the following month to tour a different section. No one under age 8 yrs. Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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July 7 - July 11, 2008
Monday - Friday |
Zoo Camp - Session III - Frank Buck Zoo - (6-8 years) - Sensational Senses - Why is an owl’s face round? Do bears prefer a snack of fruit or meat? Are bats really blind? Come to the zoo to discover how senses differ in the animal kingdom. Explore a new sense each day. Pack a lunch and join us at the zoo, to explore sensational senses. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Drop off is at 9am and pick-up is at 4pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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July 14 - July 18, 2008
Monday - Friday |
Zoo Camp - Session IV - Frank Buck Zoo - (Ages 9-13 years) - Destination : Earth -Tortoises thrive in the deserts, giraffe tower over savannah grasslands, macaws are plentiful in rainforest regions, explore these habitats and more. Join us on a journey around the globe to discover how these animals, as well as others, survive in their unique environments. So pack a lunch and join us at the zoo, to explore the diversity found on Planet Earth. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Drop off is at 9am and pick-up is at 4pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. |
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August 2, 2008
Saturday
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Breakfast with the Animals - 7:30-9am - Frank Buck Zoo - Get a guided behind-the-scenes tour of one section of the zoo (Africa, South America, North America) including a special meet and greet with
an animal and breakfast on the dining deck over looking the zoo. Return the following month to tour a different section. No one under age 8 yrs. Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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September 3, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari - Llama - 10:00am - Frank Buck Zoo For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the llama/rhea exhibit complete with hands-on bio-facts such as halter, llama wool and rhea egg. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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September 10, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari – Kangaroo - 10:00am - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the roo exhibit, feel kangaroo fur, learn how kangaroo care for their Joey’s. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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September 13, 2008
Saturday |
Educator Open House - Frank Buck Zoo - Educators get in free when they show their school id badge. Take a walk on the wild side! Learn about on-site and outreach programs available to schools, overnight packages and more. Take home resources. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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September 17, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari – Giraffe - 10:00am - Frank Buck Zoo - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the giraffe exhibit includes a giraffe feeding. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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September 24, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari - Camel - 10:00 am - Frank Buck Zoo - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the African Farm Yard exhibit. Close encounter with Cletis the camel. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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October 1, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari – Porcupine - 10:00am - Frank Buck Zoo - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the porcupine exhibit, safely feel a porcupine quill, meet a hedgehog, discover the difference. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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October 8, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari – Coyote - 10:00am - Frank Buck Zoo - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the coyote exhibit feel coyote fur, feel a track, touch a skull. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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October 15, 2008
Wednesday |
Stroller Safari - Frank Buck Zoo - 10:00am - For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are excited about animals and nature and who want to learn more about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family. Participants enjoy a short-guided tour of the owl exhibit, touch a talon, feel a feather, meet an owl up close. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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October 24, 2008
Friday |
Community Pumpkin Decorating - 7:00 pm - Frank Buck Zoo - We provide the pumpkins (while they last) & decorating supplies, your family supplies their creativity and talent. We’ll also provide some yummy snacks for our decorators. Pumpkins will be displayed in the zoo during Zoo Boo the following night. Pumpkins are property of the zoo. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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October 25, 2008
Saturday |
Zoo Boo - 6:00-8:00 pm - Frank Buck Zoo - Join us for this non-scary, family friendly, Halloween celebration! Dress up and bring you treat bag. Meet costume characters, visit treat stations, play carnival games and more. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children. Advanced tickets available starting at 10am Oct. 25. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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December 6, 2008
Saturday |
Zoo Lights - 7:00-9:00 pm - Frank Buck Zoo - Join us for some holiday cheer immediately following the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce’s Lighted Christmas Parade! Stroll through the lower half of the zoo and enjoy lighted displays while sipping hot chocolate, nibbling a cookie and listening to Christmas carols. Have the little one’s photo taken with Santa, meet a camel and donkey up close. Regular admission. $5 for photos with Santa. For more information contact (940)668-4533. |
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