Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Wildlife and safari park · Somervell County

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Wildlife and safari park · Somervell County

2299 Co Rd 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Highlights

Visitors can drive through this 1,700-acre center & view animals such as giraffes, antelopes & deer.

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Day Trips in Dallas-Fort Worth

"If you take just a 60-minute drive from Fort Worth or 90-minute drive from Dallas, you can transport yourself to the plains of Africa at Fossil Rim. While that may be a slight exaggeration, it’s not far off. Here you can see exotic animals including gazelle, cheetahs, bison, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, rhinos, and much more in an environment similar to their natural habitat.The standard two-hour safari tour costs $40 per person. Fossil Rim also offers a wide variety of specialized and private tours that range from sunrise and after-dark tours to feeding and photography tours. At the Overlook Cafe you can grab food and drinks with a view. In addition, Fossil Rim offers plenty of educational courses and children-specific activities.If you’re looking to experience Fossil Rim on your own terms, you can pack a picnic and pay $22-26, depending on the day, to drive your own vehicle through the park.Grapevine Wine Train — This Texas city is named Grapevine for a reason. While being the wine capital of North Texas isn’t exactly equivalent to having the same title in Northern California, Texas is the fifth largest wine-producing state in the US and Grapevine does offer some unique wine-related experiences. Located only 30-35 minutes from Dallas or Fort Worth, Grapevine is an easy wine country getaway.The Wine Train on Grapevine’s Vintage Railroad is certainly one of the coolest experiences in DFW. For about $60, you’ll get to listen to live music while riding a vintage train from winery to winery for tastings. You’ll get a gourmet dinner box and a souvenir glass to boot. The three-hour experience happens rain or shine. Be warned, these trains book up fast. If you do miss the boat on the train experience, there are still plenty of other Grapevine winery experiences and events you can take part in." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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Andi Cook

Google

Had a great time capturing pictures of the animals! The grounds were well kept, the experience as seamless, we'll definitely go back! Also - the lookout behind the cafe is a MUST-see view! We were the first car in that morning, arrived around 8:00 and waited for the gate to open at 8:30, it made for a relaxed time and lots of great pics without a bunch of cars in front of us in the shot.

Talya Bautista

Google

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! It was my first time going to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center along with my best friend. We can honestly say it was a good mini road trip and the actual experience of a safari-style tour was incredible! Our tour guide, Joel (I may be misspelling his name) was amazing with educating, entertaining and engaging with our group. I 100% recommend a group tour guide and enjoy the full access of knowledge and scenic views the tour allows you to fully emerge in the closeness to the animals. Yes it was a whole lot of deer but they’re so cute and eager to interact with you. Some animals were hiding away under trees but the slight sight of them was fun similar to a game like I spy! As many have mentioned the Giraffes were the #1 experience because of how cool looking they are. Be advised breaks are quick but you do have the chance to revisit the gift shop after your tour ends. Very nice staff and very helpful to newcomers questions. Definitely planning to revisit and maybe share this gem with other family and friends!!

Vaishu

Google

This is a completely insane and unique safari experience from the comfort of your own car. The opportunity to see these beautiful animals up close is incomparable. It takes a few hours to calmly drive through the grounds and halfway through there is a visitor center, gift shop, café and some outdoor picnic tables. Each car of up to 5 people is given one bag of treats for the animals (2 bags if there are 6 or more people) and we can give these treats to the animals along the way. The giraffes were my personal favorite.

Marcus Howell

Google

Absolutely recommend Fossil Rim Wildlife Center! I had an incredible adventure there. Driving through the park in my own car was a blast, and seeing giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and so many more animals roaming freely was exhilarating. The animals come right up to your vehicle and sometimes even stick their heads through the windows for food, which made the whole experience so interactive and amazing. I really appreciate Fossil Rim's commitment to conservation and how their team is helping to protect endangered species. It makes the experience feel even more meaningful. If you love animals and want a unique wildlife experience, this place is a must-visit.

Sam Capo

Google

We had a lot of fun here, and it’s especially enjoyable if you have kiddos. We’ve done the car and guided tour routes, and I’d recommend the guided tours because: -Food pellets don’t fall into your car so no clean-up -If you don’t have a truck or SUV, some of the trails get bumpy and will hit the undercarriage on smaller cars. -We got a refill of our food pellets halfway through so extra snacks for the animals. -More access to more animals since you get to take the trails that the cars can’t. -More information about the animals and parks with many opportunities to ask questions about the park and animals It’s probably best to go in Spring or Fall so the animals are more likely to be out in the open, though you might try to get there when they open as I imagine those are probably their busy times. If you have the opportunity to stay at the Lodge on Fossil Rim, I’d recommend it. It just adds that little extra pizzaz to the experience.

Elicia Cook

Google

It's a beautiful scenic drive, full of different kinds of animals... Some more interested in personal boundaries than others, lol All the staff for super friendly and welcoming and it was a great experience. Can't wait to go back

Katlynn Nguyen

Google

We did the self-tour, drove in our own car through the wildlife area. We were given one funnel of animal feed for the car - which was plenty of food since most animals didn’t want to eat. Really enjoyed the animals coming up to the car and seeing them up close. We spent about 1.5-2 hours touring the full range.

Aylin Weyh

Google

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers a wonderful safari-style experience for families. Located in the scenic Texas countryside, it provides a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife up close in their natural habitat. Kids particularly enjoy the chance to see animals like giraffes, zebras, and rhinos from the comfort of their car seats. The leisurely drive through the park is both educational and enjoyable, with informative guides available to answer questions along the way. Overall, Fossil Rim is a great place for families to spend a day immersed in nature and wildlife.