Searching for a place to see exotic animals in a more natural setting? Adults and families alike will find a visit to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose well worth the drive. The park offers a scenic wildlife drive you can take in your own vehicle that winds through four pastures, allowing passengers a personal experience with indigenous and exotic endangered and threatened species. Here’s why you should visit, regardless of the time of the year:
Fossil Rim encompasses 1,800 acres and is open rain or shine.
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The park is open year-round for self-guided tours in your own vehicle.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center/Facebook In fact, going in cooler months is better for animal viewing. They prefer the cooler temperatures!
You can even opt to do a guided tour if you prefer.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center/Facebook If you have a big group, you might like the fun of being on a bus together!
Expect to be greeted by the ostriches.
CameliaTWU/Flickr They aren’t shy about looking into your car to see what tasty treats you might have.
Friendly giraffes add to the fun.
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center/Facebook They’ll even show off their newest members of the family!
Animals openly graze throughout the grounds.
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center/Facebook Usually, they are more than willing to let you get a closer look!
This beautiful grey wolf is part of the indigenous collection here.
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Visitors can admire the herds in natural settings.
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Who wouldn’t fall in love with the Cheetah cubs born here every year?
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center/Facebook A special cheetah area is a highlight of the tour.
In addition to the scenic tour, visitors can hike, visit the interactive exhibit areas, eat lunch at the Overlook, or even stay overnight for longer in cabins here.
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is located about 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth at 2299 County Road 2008 in Glen Rose. View their website for directions as well as ticket information and lodging options.
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In fact, going in cooler months is better for animal viewing. They prefer the cooler temperatures!
If you have a big group, you might like the fun of being on a bus together!
CameliaTWU/Flickr
They aren’t shy about looking into your car to see what tasty treats you might have.
They’ll even show off their newest members of the family!
Wasif Malik/Flickr
Usually, they are more than willing to let you get a closer look!
A special cheetah area is a highlight of the tour.
Have you visited Fossil Rim, and if so, what did you like best about the experience?
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