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  • Let's Flamingooo to Zoobilee 2026!
    Thank you to our Title Sponsor - Employees of Safran Seats USA


    Saturday, October 10, 2026
    5pm to 6pm (VIP Happy Hour)
    6pm - 10 pm Main Event
    Gainesville Civic Center
    (Must be 21 or older to attend. Flamingo attire encouraged)


    Get ready for Zoobilee 2026—the Frank Buck Zoological Society's premier fundraising celebration and one of North Texas' most anticipated evenings of food, music, dancing, and unforgettable fun!

    Spend an incredible night with friends while making a lasting difference for the animals, conservation programs, and educational experiences at
    the "Best Little Zoo in Texas" - the Frank Buck Zoo.

    We're thrilled to welcome back Michael Hix by popular demand, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Enjoy an exciting evening featuring delicious dining, a lively atmosphere, incredible silent and live auctions, and the always-popular fine jewelry raffle.

    Whether you're a longtime zoo supporter or attending for the very first time, Zoobilee is an evening you won't want to miss. Every ticket purchased and every bid placed helps ensure the Frank Buck Zoo continues to inspire, educate, and connect our community with wildlife for generations to come.

    Celebrate. Dance. Bid. Give Back. We'll see you at Zoobilee!


    For Tickets add below, or 
    Mail a check to FBZS P.O. Box 621 Gainesville, TX 76241

    For More Information contact: Cody Secrest
    940-902-8311 – cody.secrest@safrangroup.com

     

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            Tickets and Reserved Tables ✓ Check the box next to each item you'd like to purchase, then select the quantity.
            Title Sponsor $10,000. 5pm to 10pm. 2 Reserved Tables (Premium Location) * 16 Admission Tickets * 16 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks * Logo Recognition on Zoobilee Materials * 32 Zoo Passes
            Title Sponsor $10,000

            5pm to 10pm.  2 Reserved Tables  (Premium Location) *  16 Admission Tickets  *  16 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks  *  Logo Recognition on Zoobilee Materials  *  32 Zoo Passes

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            Gold Logo Sponsor $5000. 5pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table (Premium Location) * 8 Admission Tickets * 8 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks * Logo Recognition on All Zoobilee Materials
            Gold Logo Sponsor $5000

            5pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table  (Premium Location)  *   8 Admission Tickets  * 8 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks *  Logo Recognition  on All Zoobilee Materials

            $5,000.00$5,000.00
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            Reserved Table $1500 w/ VIP Hour. 5pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table * 8 Admission Tickets * 8 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks
            Reserved Table $1500 w/ VIP Hour

            5pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table  *  8 Admission Tickets  * 8 VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets * Complimentary Drinks

            $1,500.00$1,500.00
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            Reserved Table $1000. 6pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table * 8 Admission Tickets * Complimentary Drinks
            Reserved Table $1000

            6pm to 10pm. 1 Reserved Table  *  8 Admission Tickets  * Complimentary Drinks

            $1,000.00$1,000.00
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            * VIP Cocktail Hour - Individual Tickets. 5pm to 6pm Join our VIP Cocktail hour before the event begins. Enjoy Craft Cocktails, Bourbons, and Tequilas.* (VIP Ticket requires a Table or General Admission Ticket!)
            * VIP Cocktail Hour - Individual Tickets

            5pm to 6pm Join our VIP Cocktail hour before the event begins. Enjoy Craft Cocktails, Bourbons, and Tequilas.* (VIP Ticket requires a Table or General Admission Ticket!)

            $100.00$100.00
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            General Admission Tickets. 6pm to 10pm.General admission tickets.
            General Admission Tickets

            6pm to 10pm.General admission tickets.

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            Jewelry Raffle - Flex Bracelet. 14Kt YW dia 0.18 CTW Flex Bracelet Select Option Below Single Ticket $20 / 6 Tickets for $100
            Jewelry Raffle - Flex Bracelet

            14Kt YW dia 0.18 CTW Flex Bracelet

            Select Option Below


            Single Ticket $20 / 6 Tickets for $100

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            Jewelry Raffle - Ring. 14Kt .25ct Illusion Ring Select Option Below Single Ticket $20 / 6 Tickets for $100
            Jewelry Raffle - Ring

            14Kt .25ct Illusion Ring


            Select Option Below


            Single Ticket $20 / 6 Tickets for $100

            $20.00$20.00
              
            Jewelry Raffle - Both. Select Option Below 2 Ticket $40 / 6 Tickets for $100
            Jewelry Raffle - Both

            Select Option Below


            2 Ticket $40 / 6 Tickets for $100

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            Donate Silent or Live Auction Item(s)
            Silent Auction Item(s) Donation. Please fill out Silent Auction Section Below FBZS is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) - Tax ID: 23-7069912
            Silent Auction Item(s) Donation

            Please fill out Silent Auction Section Below FBZS is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) - Tax ID: 23-7069912

            Free$ Free
              
            Live Auction Item(s) Donation. Please fill out Live Auction Section Below FBZS is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) - Tax ID: 23-7069912
            Live Auction Item(s) Donation

            Please fill out Live Auction Section Below FBZS is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) - Tax ID: 23-7069912

            Free$ Free
              
            Zoo Dedication Planks
            Personal Custom Composite Plank. The Frank Buck Zoological Society is selling composite eight foot plank's to replace existing deteriorating wood boards on the African Savanna Boardwalk. Each Plank will be laser engraved with your name or phrase and can include 28 characters per board. Please fill out Information Below
            Personal Custom Composite Plank

            The Frank Buck Zoological Society is selling composite eight foot plank's to replace existing deteriorating wood boards on the African Savanna Boardwalk. Each Plank will be laser engraved with your name or phrase and can include 28 characters per board.  Please fill out Information Below

            $250.00$250.00
              
            Business Custom Composite Plank. The Frank Buck Zoological Society is selling composite eight foot plank's to replace existing deteriorating wood boards on the African Savanna Boardwalk. Each Plank will be laser engraved with your name or phrase and can include 28 characters per board. Business logo's can be included, as long as a vector file is provided.
            Business Custom Composite Plank

            The Frank Buck Zoological Society is selling composite eight foot plank's to replace existing deteriorating wood boards on the African Savanna Boardwalk. Each Plank will be laser engraved with your name or phrase and can include 28 characters per board. Business logo's can be included, as long as a vector file is provided.

            $500.00$500.00
              
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            $5000 Additional Donation. The Frank Buck Zoo has an opportunity to bring Rhino's to Gainesville. The project involves construction of a New Giraffe Barn followed by a retrofit of the old barn for rhinos.
            $5000 Additional Donation

            The Frank Buck Zoo has an opportunity to bring Rhino's to Gainesville. The project involves construction of a New Giraffe Barn followed by a retrofit of the old barn for rhinos.

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          • About Frank Buck Zoological Society
            A 501 (c) 3 Non Profit Organization for support of the Frank Buck Zoo in the form of facility improvements, animal purchases, promotions and to support a percentage of the zoo's operating expense funded by the City of Gainesville tax base.

            To become a member of the Frank Buck Zoological Society please contact President Lynette Pettigrew at 0311pettigrew@gmail.com

            This page is not administered by zoo staff. For questions about the Frank Buck Zoo please visit the offical Frank Buck Zoo Fan page or www.frankbuckzoo.com

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