Welcome to Fossil Rim Wildlife

Come and Discover Fossil Rim… where you can see animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the ~1700 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1⁄2 mile tour. You will see long distance views of savannah-like pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam.

If you are lucky, you might see the Aoudad or Sable approaching one of the many watering holes. Fossil Rim gives you nature at its best: beautiful vistas and wildlife living in the open. Join us soon for an experience you won’t forget.

How to Get Here : Home School Events : Family and Group Programs : Camps : Events : Travelers Notes

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Cleburne Times Review
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1/19/08
Mentioning Magnum

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We Recycle

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Join us in 2009 for

Our 25th Anniversary Year

Come Celebrate with us!

Mixed Antelope Herd

On Thursday, June 21, 1984 Fossil Rim Opened its 9 ½ mile drive to the public. Our very first car brought a youngish couple with two children to view the animals and scenery. Since that day, and thanks to the many who have visited since, Fossil Rim has remained a favorite spot for introducing families to the beauty of nature and an understanding of our roll in protecting wildlife.

Our stated Mission: “Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is dedicated to conservation of species in peril, scientific research, training of professionals, responsible management of natural resources, and impactful public education. Through these activities we provide a diversity of compelling learning experiences which invoke positive change in the way people think, feel and act towards nature” explains our goal through these last 25 years.

Your support has reinforced the value of our mission. We are thankful for your many visits, purchases, donations, and volunteer hours. Without this support we would not be able to do our job of caring for so many endangered species. Please make 2009 the year you pledge to again help us attain our mission of aiding these wondrous animals in our 25th anniversary year.

Watch our website and e-newsletters to assure you are in-the-know about various celebratory activities going on throughout the year.

Observing Wildebeest

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Summer Camp at Fossil Rim

An exciting safari adventure filled with exotic animals, astronomy, water fun, arts & crafts, hikes, good food, games, environmental science activities, new friends and so much more…

Sessions are offered on June 10-13 Session I
"Outdoor Explorers Wild Adventure - Exploring the Wild in Every Child"

June 17-20   Session II - "Outdoor Explorers Wild Adventure - Exploring the Wild in Every Child"

July   8-11   Session III - "Acting Wild - Discovering the Wild in Every Child through Art"

August 6 Session IV - "Rob Animal Craft Time in Hood Day Camp"

August 13 Session V - "Junior Naturalist Day Camp"

August 20 Session VI - "Great Science Adventure Day Camp"

For more information see our flyer.

Limited availability so make your reservations soon.

Get your application form here

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Help Fossil Rim Re-train the Sable Antelope
Please Do Not Give Them Feed

Sable antelope are very handsome, and we want you to enjoy them - from a distance. They can be aggressive over food, so we are asking all our guests not to feed them from your car. Don't worry - all the animals here are fed properly and regularly by our experienced Animal Care Staff, and they get plenty to eat.

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the drive!


Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast

Visit our Nature Store when you visit Fossil Rim and check out the great gifts available.

All proceeds go to help feed the animals!

Request Brochure

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New Animal Flip Book and Audio CD

Look for our new Animal
Identification Flip Book that goes hand in hand with the Audio CD

The Flip Book is available at the Front Gate and the Nature Store to help you identify the animals you might see on your tour.

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Recycling Effort with Crocs™
Now in Effect
Click here for details

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Support Fossil Rim With a Cell Phone and hand held games Collection Drive!
Details... »

Please help Fossil Rim and the environment by recycling your old cell phones or hand-held games (ie: Nintendo DS, Gameboy, PlayStation Portable).

Click here for Fourth of July Weekend Offer

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ATTENTION KROGER SHOPPERS!
UPDATE ON KROGER CARD PROGRAM!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Fossil Rim with the old Kroger Card program.

In an effort to make things easier for everyone, Kroger has updated the card program to the new and much improved “Neighbor to Neighbor” program. Click here to get your Fossil Rim barcode and instructions.