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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

📍 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Dallas, USA
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Introduction

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, about 90 km southwest of Dallas in Glen Rose, is an open-range wildlife park where you drive a 14 km route past more than 1,000 animals — giraffes, rhinos, zebras and American bison. It also runs endangered-species breeding programs and ranks among Texas's favourite family wildlife experiences.

Highlights

1
Drive-through
Animals roam close beside your car on the route.
2
Giraffe feeding
Feed giraffes by hand at designated windows.
3
Conservation
Runs breeding programs for black rhinos and others.

🛈 Practical Info

Location2299 Co Rd 2008, Glen Rose, Texas, USA
Time needed3–4 hours
AdmissionAdults about $30 (drive-through)

💡 Tips

Drive-through tickets are timed — book ahead for weekends.
Expect giraffe slobber at the feeding window; keep the sunroof shut.
The dirt road is fine for sedans, just drive slowly.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Fossil Rim Wildlife Center?

Drive-through tickets are timed — book ahead for weekends. Expect giraffe slobber at the feeding window; keep the sunroof shut.