City - Glen Rose State - TEXAS Country - United States
About
FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER You don't have to travel thousands of miles to see animals in the wild.
Learn about natures wonders at our 1700-acre world-class, award-winning, conservation, research and education facility nestled among the live oaks and junipers of the beautiful North Texas Hill Country.
Where more than 1000 animals reside in a near natural environment. Where 14 endangered species are protected and bred. Where wildlife conservation is the number one priority. Cheetahs on the prowl. Zebras on the run. Gawky giraffes. Puffed up Attwaters prairie chickens. Living wild. For generations to come.
Fossil Rim has a high reputation in propagation and management programs, scientific research, diverse public education initiatives and training facilities for conservation professionals, and support of conservation programs worldwide. The animals at Fossil Rim, with the exception of the carnivores, rhinos and a few others, are free to roam on 1,700 acres of Central Texas hill country savannas and juniper-oak woodlands.
Until a quarter century ago, Fossil Rim was known as Waterfall Ranch, a 1,400 acre wild game ranch. In the early 80s it began propagation of endangered species. Grevy's Zebra, African addax, and eventually, cheetah and African scimitar-horned oryx were included in the preservation efforts.
In just a few years, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has been restored from its own near extinction to one of the most progressive conservation and education centers in the United States.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Fossil Rim is located 1 hour southwest of Fort Worth and 1 1/2 hours from Dallas or US 67.
Approximately 3 miles west of Glen Rose, turn left on County Road 2008. For complete driving directions, map, or additional info, please use these links:
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