Fall is upon us. Leaves are beginning to change. There is a crisp chill to the morning and evening air. Animals are coming out of hiding and starting to prepare for the winter. These seasonal changes make the perfect time for an outdoor getaway with your loved ones. A wonderful place to experience all of the beauty this time of year offers is Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose.
Fossil Rim is home to dozens of different species of wildlife. From zebra, giraffe, emu, ostrich, fallow deer, oryx, wildebeest, kudu, cheetah, rhinoceros, and much more, visitors are sure to have the experience of a lifetime as they make their way through the park to observe the animals in their habitat.
According to their website Fossil Rim’s philosophy is that “all creatures have a right to exist; that the natural world has intrinsic value apart from human perceptions and needs; and that this right and this value deserve our deep respect. Modern culture, with its emphasis on economic and technological values, tends to threaten the quality and integrity of nature. Fossil Rim strives to provide a model and stimulus for alternative ways of experiencing and relating to animals and nature as a whole”.
Not only does Fossil Rim provide an environment for animals to thrive, they also provides opportunities for education, conservation, research, recreation, and professional training. In fact, there are several internship and education opportunities for today’s youth to come and educate themselves in many different areas of wildlife conservation.
Since the spring Fossil Rim has had to adapt their hours and tours to the changing environment. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Fossil Rim website prior to making the drive. There you will see that all tickets (including self-drive tours) must be purchased online before you come to the facility. When purchasing tickets online visitors will choose the day the wish to visit and reserve a one-hour arrival window. Tickets will only be available for that day and the one-hour window. Go to fossilrim.org and click the TICKETS button at the top. The eight time windows are: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. / 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. / 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. / 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. / 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. / 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Also it is encourage that when purchasing your tickets online that you use any web browser other than internet explorer, it will not work.
Fossil Rim does have some facilities that have still yet to reopen. The Children’s Animal Center is currently closed but staff hopes to have the center opening again very soon. The indoor restrooms are also closed but porta-potties are available in parking lots, the Front Gate and Overlook. Visitors are also asked to please wear a cloth face covering when exiting your vehicle at the Admission Office, Nature Store, and Overlook Café. Fossil Rim is open every day at 8:30 a. m., with last vehicle in by 4:30 p.m., and last vehicle out by 6:30 p.m. You can also inquire about the guided tour options available.
We hope that you will make your reservations for this amazing facility. Fossil Rim is dedicated to providing each guest with an experience they will never forget.
