One of the cornerstones of Fossil Rim’s mission is the training of professionals for a future career in the zoological or environmental field. Since our inception, our organization has seen ...READ MORE
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Heather Leos, a native of San Antonio, recently looked back on her time at Fossil Rim and her role as a vet tech intern. Following her high school graduation in 2014, Leos had no idea ...READ MORE
Irene Hopping loved her months as an intern at the Children’s Animal Center (CAC), so when she got the opportunity to leave something lasting at Fossil Rim, she capitalized. An ...READ MORE
At Fossil Rim, combating parasites among hoofstock can be challenging due to large pasture size, large herd size, mixed species pastures, and active breeding programs, among other factors. Veterinary Technician ...READ MORE
Melanie Dittmer discovered how much she could learn at Fossil Rim back in 2016 as a hoofstock behavior and research intern. Three years and a marriage later, Melanie Pearson continues ...READ MORE
Southern black rhinos are intelligent animals, and Fossil Rim trains them using operant conditioning for basic husbandry and medical needs. Black Rhino Intern Chelsey Butler gave a presentation to Fossil ...READ MORE