RSVP Calendar: The Limelight: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Only 90 minutes from Dallas, you can easily escape the everyday and explore the rugged beauty of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Amidst the live oak, limestone and juniper, nestled away in the rustic hills of Somervell County you will discover a sanctuary for endangered species. Their goal is promoting the preservation and procreation of threatened/endangered species, environmental awareness and a recreational and educational experience for people of all ages.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is dedicated to the conservation of species in peril, conducting scientific research, training of professionals, responsible management of natural resources, and public education.

The drive-through animal safari allows you to experience the animals in their habitat and surroundings. Food is available for purchase at the Front Gate to feed the animals from your car window during the drive. At the half-way point on top of the hill, stop for a snack at the Cafe and sit at the Overlook to enjoy a great view of the entire preserve.

Fossil Rim wants you to explore and discover endangered species via their Scenic Drive, Guided Tours, staying in one of their Bunkhouses, Safari Tents or The Lodge, enjoying the animals at the Children's Animal Center and the Glen Rose/Somervell County area.

Get Involved, Make A Difference
The animals depend on each of you - visitors, members, donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors - for the continuation of conservation efforts. Fossil Rim has undertaken the monumental task of saving species by using their vast acreage as a breeding facility. In giving these animals a more natural environment, they are paving the way to maximize their potential to propagate their species as would occur in the wild. Each time you purchase a ticket, buy a souvenir, enjoy a meal, take a tour, learn something by attending a program or spend the night on property you are supporting endangered species and Fossil Rim's mission.

There are many ways to donate to Fossil Rim! Money is the obvious one, but consider donations in kind, become a volunteer or a sponsor. One of the easiest donations is a marketing donation... tell a friend!

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 entity specializing in captive breeding programs for indigenous and exotic endangered and threatened species of animals.