Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Address: 
2299 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is one of the world’s foremost animal conservation facilities, but it also provides an opportunity to let visitors experience a taste of Africa.

 Covering 1,700 acres, Fossil Rim is home to more than 1,000 animals, representing approximately 50 different species. Visitors have the opportunity to take a drive-thru tour of Fossil Rim and have an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at animals normally only seen from a great distance.

 As for visitors, Fossil Rim offers drive-thru tours, behind the scenes tours, educational opportunities and even unique overnight stays. 

Helping Endangered Species

While Fossil Rim Wildlife Center provides a unique experience to visitors, Fossil Rim’s primary objective is to help preserve endangered species. The 1st facility of its kind to be accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Fossil Rim is working diligently to save a number of endangered animal including the:
◦ Attwater Prairie Chicken
◦ Black rhinoceros
◦ Cheetah
◦ Red wolf
◦ White rhinoceros

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization